2019 Audi RS 3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RS 3 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Audi RS 3. That ranks 2nd out of 8 RS 3 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 5 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 5owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 Audi RS 3 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 60% | 5 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | 5 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 5 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Audi RS 3 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger; air bags:on-off switch assembly
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.
Risk: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and update the PODS control module, free of charge. Owners letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BY.
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification
Problem: 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.
Risk: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647) (RQ23007) — opened Dec 12, 2023, closed Jul 1, 2024, led to recall 24V110.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The water pump has failed twice in under 46,000 miles, first was at 3000 miles 2nd was at 46000 miles
I first began noticing symptoms of a cooling system issue on May 23, 2024, including engine temperature fluctuations and loss of coolant, on my 2019 Audi RS3. Over time, the issue worsened, eventually requiring a full replacement of both the water pump and thermostat on January 10, 2025, at 53,981…
[XXX] Unable to fill the vehicle with fuel normally, with the nozzle clicking off repeatedly, required trickle of fuel to partially fill tank. Same day system failure under normal driving conditions with fuel leak spraying fuel from the gas tank and overflowing under excessive pressure creating…
My vehicle has the Audi recall 69BY that came out on March 22, 2021. There is currently still no remedy and its November 19th, 2021. Its been nearly 8 months. The pre-sense warning light and the airbag light are glaring on the dash at all times. Nobody can sit in the passenger seat as the airbag…
My car keeps throwing drive errors, system malfunctions, and throws no trouble codes? I brought this to the attention of audi, and got no answer. Can you investigate a hacked tcu/ecu? I don't have the gear.*dt consumer stated electronic oil sensor might have never worked. Dipstick was low, the only…
Other Audi RS 3 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 RS 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 RS 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 RS 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 RS 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 RS 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 5 | 2 |
| 2018 RS 3 | 13 | 4 |
| 2017 RS 3 | 1 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Audi RS 3?
Owners most often report engine, air bags, back over prevention problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Audi RS 3?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 Audi RS 3 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RS 3 model years, the 2019 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.