RS 3
Audi RS 3: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
MakeAudi
ClassSubcompact car
Model years (US)2017–2020, 2022–2027
New registrations (EU)2011–2026
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Audi A3 – Fourth generation2020–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | 8Y |
| Production | May 2020–present |
| Model years | 2022–present |
| Body styles | 5-door hatchback (Sportback) 4-door saloon |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group MQB Evo |
| Engines | 1.0 L EA211 CHYB turbo 1.4 L EA211 I4 t/c ACDT PHEV System 1.5 L EA211 Evo turbo I4 (mild hybrid) 1.5 L EA211 Evo turbo I4 (PHEV) 2.0 L EA888 evo 2 turbo I4 (S3) 1.5 L EA211 TGI Evo turbo I4 (30 g-tron) 2.5 L EA855 R5 turbo I5 TFSI 2.0 L EA288 evo 4 TDI |
| Electric motor | 48 Volt belt-drive alternator starter (MHEV) 81 kW – 85 kW Permanent magnet AC synchronous motor |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual MQ350 7-speed S-tronic DQ381 |
| Drivetrain | MHEV PHEV |
| Battery | 13 kWh Li-ion |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm (sportback) 2,636 mm (sedan) 2,680 mm (A3L) |
| Length | 4,337 mm (sportback) 4,495 mm (sedan) 4,548 mm (A3L) |
| Width | 1,816 mm |
| Height | 1,425 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,651 kg RS3 |
| Assembly | Germany: Ingolstadt (Audi AG Werk Ingolstadt) China: Qingdao (FAW-VW Automotive Co. Ltd, A3L) |
| Designer | Jakob Hirzel, Juan Carlos Huerta |
Audi A3 – Third generation2012–2020
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | 8V |
| Production | 2012–2020 October 2013–2020 (Convertible) |
| Model years | 2015–2020 (saloon) 2015–2019 (convertible) |
| Body styles | 2-door convertible 3-door hatchback 4-door saloon 5-door hatchback |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group MQB platform |
| Engines | 1.0 L TFSi I3 1.2 L TFSi I4 1.4 L TFSi I4 1.4 L TFSi ACDT I4 1.4 L TFSi ACDT PHEV I4 1.5 L EA211 Evo TFSi ACDT I4 1.8 L EA888 TFSi I4 2.0 L EA888 TFSi I4 2.5 L TFSi I5 1.4 L TGi ACDT I4 (A3 g-tron) 1.6 L TDi I4 2.0 L TDi I4 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual MQ350 6-speed (S-Tronic) DQ250 7-speed (S-Tronic) DQ200 7-speed (S-Tronic) DQ381 7-speed (S-Tronic) DQ500 |
| Wheelbase | 2-door convertible: 2,595 mm 3-door: 2,601 mm 4-door: 2,636 mm 5-door: 2,636 mm |
| Length | 2-door convertible: 4,423 mm 3-door: 4,237 mm 4-door: 4,456 mm 5-door: 4,310 mm |
| Width | 2-door convertible: 1,793 mm 3-door: 1,777 mm 4-door: 1,796 mm 5-door: 1,785 mm |
| Height | 2-door convertible: 1,409 mm 3-door: 1,421 mm 4-door: 1,416 mm 5-door: 1,421 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,150–1,520 kg |
| Assembly | Germany: Ingolstadt Hungary: Győr China: Foshan (FAW-Volkswagen) India: Aurangabad (Audi India) Brazil: São José dos Pinhais Algeria: Relizane |
| Designer | Dany Garand (2009) Markus Gleitz (saloon: 2010) |
Audi A3 – Second generation2003–2013
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | 8P |
| Production | 2003–2013 |
| Model years | 2004–2013 |
| Body styles | 3-door hatchback 5-door Sportback (hatchback) 2-door convertible |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group A5 (PQ35) |
| Engines | 1.2 L I4 Turbo FSI (TFSI) 1.4 L I4 Turbo FSI (TFSI) 1.6 L I4 1.6 L I4 FSI 1.8 L I4 TFSI 2.0 L I4 FSI 2.0 L I4 TFSI 2.5 L I5 TFSI 3.2 L VR6 (petrol) 1.6 L I4 TDI 1.9 L I4 TDI 2.0 L I4 TDI |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic 6-speed S-Tronic 7-speed S-Tronic |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm |
| Length | 3-door: 4,215 mm 5-door: 4,285 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm |
| Assembly | Germany: Ingolstadt Belgium: Brussels (2004–2005; 2007–May 2010) Hungary: Győr Brazil: Curitiba (Volkswagen do Brasil, CKD; 12/2012 – 03/2013) |
| Designer | Gary Telaak (2000) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2019, 2022, 2024–2027 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | 7-speed automated manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2019, 2022, 2024–2027 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl · 7-speed automated manual · All-wheel drive | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 8.1–8.7 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2025 | Petrol | 2480 cm³ | 294 kW (400 PS) | 1585–1645 kg | 204–215 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2015–2016 | Petrol | 2480 cm³ | 270 kW (367 PS) | 1595 kg | 189–194 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2013 | Petrol | 2480 cm³ | 250 kW (340 PS) | 1650 kg | 212 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Subcompact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2017–2019, 2022, 2024–2027 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 5 |
| Transmission types | Automated manual |
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 8 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 227–283 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,435–2,464 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 2,480 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 250–294 kW (340–400 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,585–1,650 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,578–2,629 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2017–2020, 2022–2027 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2011–2026 |