- The 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.
- The risk
- A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2017 Audi RS 3 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2017 Audi RS 3 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 2019 for the occupant classification.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical RS 3 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2017 Audi RS 3 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2017 Audi RS 3 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Audi RS 3: every year compared
All RS 3 years2017 Audi RS 3 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Audi RS 3 | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 2017 Audi A4 | 84 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Audi A3 | 36 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron | 27 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2017 Audi A6 | 20 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 2017 Audi Q3 | 8 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Audi A8 LWB | 6 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Audi Allroad | 2 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2017 Audi A5 | 2 | 2 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2017 Audi RS 3
Does the 2017 Audi RS 3 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Audi RS 3: occupant classification (June 2019). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2017 Audi RS 3 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2017 Audi RS 3 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 67 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Audi RS 3 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2017 Audi RS 3 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data