2018 Audi RS 3 recalls

4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

21V198000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.Air bagsFree replacement153KunitsMar 202119V474000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallAn improper electrical contact may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) to falsely detect a malfunction and…Air bagsFree replacement139KunitsJun 201919V095000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Seats recallThe latching pins for the center rear seat head restraint may be missing.Seats & beltsFree repair3,326unitsFeb 201918V803000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Seats recallThe rear seat frame head restraint guide sleeves may be incorrectly welded to the seat frame.Seats & beltsFree repair169unitsNov 2018