The most-reported RS 3 run is WUAGWDGY0SA (2025 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 33% of reports; NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for RS 3 model years 2017–2022.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Audi RS 3 has 1 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every RS 3 complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WUAGWDGY0SA•••••• | 2025 | — | — |
ForCar has checked 39 RS 3 VINs so far, most often 2026, 2024, 2025 builds.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 33% of everything Audi RS 3 owners report: Electrical System, 1 of 1 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 4 recall campaigns on the Audi RS 3; the 4 below cover build years 2017 to 2022. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 19V474000 | Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification | 2017–2019 |
| 22V652000 | Air Bags:frontal | 2022 |
| 18V803000 | Seats:mid/rear Assembly | 2018 |
| 19V095000 | Seats:mid/rear Assembly | 2018 |
19V474000 was opened in 2019 on cars built from 2017: 2 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
| Outcome | Audi RS 3 | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 1 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Audi RS 3 share of that is 1 complaints over 1 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Audi RS 3 VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 1 NHTSA complaints from 1 RS 3 runs and 4 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which RS 3 production run has the most complaints?
WUAGWDGY0SA, a 2025 build, with 1 complaints. The typical RS 3 run has 1.
How many RS 3 complaints involve a crash?
0% of 1 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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