2018 AUDI RS 3 Recalls

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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen e-Golf and Golf R vehicles, and Audi A3 Sedan and RS3 vehicles. The rear seat frame head restraint guide sleeves may be incorrectly welded to the seat frame.

NHTSA 18V803000

Report Date

14/11/2018

Component

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Consequence: If the guide sleeves are incorrectly welded, in the event of a crash, the rear seat head restraints may have reduced stability, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy / Corrective Action

Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners, and dealers will inspect the guide sleeves for incorrect welds, replacing the rear seat frame, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72H8 (VW) and 72H9(Audi).

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi A3 sedan and RS3 vehicles. The latching pins for the center rear seat head restraint may be missing.

NHTSA 19V095000

Report Date

13/02/2019

Component

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Consequence: In the event of a crash, the head restraint may detach and cause injury to the vehicle occupants.

Remedy / Corrective Action

Audi has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the head restraints, replacing any that are missing pins, free of charge. The recall began on March 7, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72I8.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi S3 Sedan, 2015-2019 A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 e-tron, and 2017-2019 RS3 vehicles. An improper electrical contact may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) to falsely detect a malfunction and deactivate the passenger air bag.

NHTSA 19V474000

Report Date

19/06/2019

Component

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Consequence: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy / Corrective Action

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and reroute the cable, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69Z4.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the 2018 AUDI RS 3 have?

The 2018 AUDI RS 3 currently has 3 recalls according to NHTSA records. All recall information is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration database.

Are 2018 AUDI RS 3 recalls free to fix?

Yes! All safety recalls for 2018 AUDI RS 3 vehicles must be repaired free of charge by authorized dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. Contact your local AUDI dealer to schedule a recall repair.

How do I check if my 2018 AUDI RS 3 has open recalls?

You can check for open recalls by entering your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) in our VIN decoder tool. The 17-character VIN can be found on your vehicle registration, insurance card, or on the driver's side dashboard visible through the windshield.