2017 AUDI RS 3 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 AUDI RS 3
The 2017 AUDI RS 3 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER, AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY, AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Visibilitywiper (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 AUDI RS 3
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2017 AUDI RS 3, potentially affecting up to 445,200 vehicles.
Recall 21V198000 — AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
| 153,152 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 21V198000 — AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
| 153,152 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 19V474000 — AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
| 138,896 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 AUDI RS 3
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 AUDI RS 3. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
AUDI WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE DESIGNED TO STOP CLEARING RAIN WHEN THE CAR IS AT A STOPPED POSITION SUCH AS STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. THE WIPERS WILL TURN BACK ON WHEN VEHICLE IS MOVING. THERE IS A 2 3 SECOND DELAY BEFORE THE WIPERS TURN BACK ON. THIS CHARACTERISTIC APPEARS ON OTHER AUDI VEHICLES (TESTED THIS WITH AUDI DEALER ON OTHER AUDI MODELS). THIS ISSUE CREATES AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE A VEHICLE STARTS TO MOVE BUT YOU CANNOT SEE WHAT IS IN FRONT OF YOU BECAUSE OF THE WIPERS BEING OFF.
Safety Rating for the 2017 AUDI RS 3
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 AUDI RS 3 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 AUDI RS 3
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 AUDI RS 3. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB_2061397_2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information about voice recognition performance, and bluetooth call quality issues on the other end of the line.
TSB_2080169_1 — POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides information when there are rattling noises from the exhaust flap.
TSB_2073060_4 — POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides information when there is a loss of coolant from the coolant pump.
A462234203418122 — SERVICE BRAKES
This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
A8722272041717_8 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
This informational bulletin details on how to get a GFF test plan for A/C compressor replacements.
A9120322053257_2 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This bulletin contains a software update for when playing music the CarPlay menu title, artist, or album name are shown as "Unknown".
Circular 24FM — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Due to a software issue, the fuel injection system may encounter a 'vapor lock' condition. This condition could result in an EPC light, a poor running concern, and possibly a high-pitched noise from the engine compartment.
A8720062056182_3 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin addresses a faint, high-frequency noise from the instrument panel area when the air conditioning is active.
A0120602059429_1 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This bulletin contains a software update for one or more of the following DTCs P008700, P21F500, P21F400, P218700, P21F800, and P217700.
A0120612059435_1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This bulletin contains a software update for DTC P014100 (Active/intermittent).
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 AUDI RS 3
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI RS 3
- 2017 AUDI RS 3 (current)
- 2018 AUDI RS 3 — 22 complaints
- 2019 AUDI RS 3 — 9 complaints
- 2020 AUDI RS 3 — 1 complaint
- 2022 AUDI RS 3 — 0 complaints