Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2020 Audi RS 3 peaked in 2021, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2020 Audi RS 3
gasoline, AWD/All-Wheel Drive, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Sep 20, 2021 to Sep 20, 2021.
Recall campaigns covering this model year1153k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2020 vehicle
Severity index0.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2020 Audi RS 3 name engine and cooling
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 2020 Audi RS 3
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V-198 | Mar 22, 2021 | Passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied | Airbags | 153,152 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2020 Audi RS 3
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Sep 20, 2021Failure Sep 2, 2021Topeka, KSEngine
Water pump leaking very slowly. Dealer admitted that they had several cars with the same issue. Water pump failure could cause motor to seize Dealer confirmed water pump leak Warning message in the dash cluster warned of low coolant Searching the internet, there is a very large problem dozens of owners of Audi RS3 cars having water pump issues. Attached video from the dealer https://api.mykaarma.com/video-walkaround/details?inspection_uuid=61313c6b5a870b0001f117db&fileType=image_and_video
NHTSA complaint 11433590
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
1 NHTSA investigation on file
- RQ23007 Recall query, Fuel system
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
Opened Dec 12, 2023, closed Jul 1, 2024 · led to a recall
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
587 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.
- TSB_2082976_2 Aug 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides general information about the current tpp issues for Audi connect. - TSB_2082976_1 Aug 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides general information about the current tpp issues for Audi connect. - TSB_2079732_2 Aug 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there is a paint issue on alloy wheels. - TSB_2079696_2 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A particularly noticeable factor is the vibration of the air column in a tire. When a tire starts to vibrate because of the road contact, this can lead to cavity resonances inside the tire that are transmitted via the wheel rim and the running gear to the v… - TSB_2078648_3 Aug 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service information TSB provides warranty coverage information for vehicles with a broken sunroof panel. - TSB_2076945_2 Aug 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information about leather care and seat repair. - TSB_2075120_3 Aug 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information about the general approach for brake vibration concerns. - TSB_2074843_3 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there is a wheel/tire imbalance. - TSB_2074436_3 Aug 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor. - TSB_20741717_15 Aug 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required for AC compressor replacements regardless of the concern. - TSB_2072304_4 Aug 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there is an ABS/ESC speed sensor implausible signal. - TSB_2069904_3 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds. - TSB_2069078_4 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only). - TSB_2068999_4 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases. - TSB_2068629_3 Aug 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaiotn when there are rattling/grinding noises reported from the front end. - TSB_2067132_4 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the friction survace of steel brake discs. - TSB_2064681_6 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there is an issue with wireless charging/wireless charging is not working. - TSB_2082846_1 Jul 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides a statement regarding the bottleneck of supply for VW approved oil types VW 504.00 and VW 507.00. - TSB_2081573_4 Jul 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when DTC B105A1A, B103E25 is stored in 0017; fuel tank level implausible. - TSB_2081573_3 Jul 2, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when DTC B105A1A, B103E25 is stored in 0017; fuel tank level implausible. - TSB_2078648_2 Jul 10, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service information TSB provides warranty coverage information for vehicles with a broken sunroof panel. - TSB_2073747_4 Jul 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informatoinw hent here are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles inside of the housing. - TSB_2073282_1 Jul 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the headlight when the dipped beam is switched on. - TSB_2073060_5 Jul 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there is a loss of coolant from the coolant pump. - TSB_2061464_12 Jul 10, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaiotn regarding squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering. - TSB_2043424_20 Jul 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there are creaking/squeakignnoises from the front end on uneven roads. - TSB_2082323_1 Jun 10, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring. - TSB_2074640_3 Jun 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000 km. - TSB_2073867_3 Jun 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when DTC U140A00 Terminal 30 is stored in the ECM. - TSB_2068573_5 Jun 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaoitn when the rear parking sensor sometimes does not work, is loose, or there is a rear parking sensor fault message. - TSB_2064983_15 Jun 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there are pixel faults on the virtual cockpit. - TSB_2059335_7 Jun 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster. - TSB_2052680_6 Jun 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Reporting Obligation requires technicains to contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) in cases where the airbag/seatbelt is deployed/not deployed; general accident information; and fire and overheat damage. - TSB_2074729_3 Jun 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of vehicle in dynamic mode. - TSB_2080517_4 May 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective. - TSB_2074808_4 May 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The high-voltage batteries in electric vehicles are subject to various ageing effects which could lead to the energy content (energy density) being reduced. This reduction in the energy content, which is due to factors. Revised header. Added Model years - TSB_2067557_2 May 15, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaiton when the windscreen/rear window washer pump is not working (B126101, B126113). - AOS-26-25 May 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: The ODIS Audi Brand update 2.41.1 is setting a ODS5003E error code when … - TSB_2081722_1 Apr 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin is informational and contains information on the various warning lamps that may appear. - TSB_2080517_3 Apr 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective. - TSB_2070568_6 Apr 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool - TSB_2022032_12 Apr 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides diagnostic information for the vehicle locking system. - TSB_2081531_1 Mar 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Reporting obligation requests that technicians contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) when the diagnostic tester refers to this reportin gobligation or to TPI 2033392. - TSB_2081409_1 Mar 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaiton regarding the Universal Traffic Recorder. - TSB_2081405_1 Mar 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaiotn about various infortainment system complaints. - TSB_2081200_1 Mar 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaito when Apple CarPlay/Android Auto does not react to touch inputs. - TSB_2067757_4 Mar 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there is a drive system fault/engine won't start; either no DTC, or DTC P0191, P0087. - TSB_2061464_1 Mar 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaiotn regarding squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering. - TSB_2051095_11 Mar 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information about where to download the Audi frequency app. - TSB_2024323_13 Mar 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings. - TSB_2024323_12 Mar 2, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings. - TSB_2023187_8 Mar 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaiotn regarding squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering. - DC_Audi_CF_ Airbag Mar 2, 2026 · Other
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used vehicles. - TSB_2080517_2 Feb 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective. - TSB_2059335_6 Feb 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This TSB provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster. - TSB_2052680_4 Feb 12, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Reporting Obligation requires technicains to contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) in cases where the airbag/seatbelt is deployed/not deployed; general accident information; and fire and overheat damage. - TSB_2051095_10 Feb 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information on the use of the Audi frequencly analysis app, and where the application can be downloaded. - TSB_2021205_10 Feb 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information on VIN Plates, Safety Certification labels, and the ordering procedures. - TSB_2043424_19 Jan 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there are creaking/squeakignnoises from the front end on uneven roads. - TSB_2061028_9 Jan 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there are no services in the MMI and the SOS LED does not turn green after PDI.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.