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2025 Audi

RS 3

Auto (AM-S7), 5 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo

Audi RS 3: best and worst years
2025 Audi RS 3

Closest available photo (2024 model year); you're viewing the 2025.

2024 photoAlexander-93CC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Transmission
Automatic (AM-S7)EPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026

Engine & performance

Power to weight
0.109 hp/lb

Efficiency

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 1D (5,001 to 6,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
0
Owner complaints
1 See on NHTSA

Feature availability

Comfort

  • Heated seatsUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Heated steering wheel
    Package only
  • Leather seats
    Standard
  • Memory seatUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Panoramic sunroofUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Ventilated seatsUnconfirmed
    Package only

Audio

  • Bang & Olufsen audioUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Premium audio (any brand)Unconfirmed
    Package only

Cameras & visibility

  • 360 surround-view camera
    Package only
  • Backup camera
    Standard
  • Head-up display
    Package only
  • Parking sensorsUnconfirmed
    Package only

Driver assist

  • Adaptive cruise control
    Package only
  • Automatic emergency brakingPart of Audi pre sense.
    Standard
  • Blind-spot monitorUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Lane-keeping assist
    Standard

Convenience

  • Android Auto
    Standard
  • Apple CarPlay
    Standard
  • Keyless entry
    Standard
  • Navigation system
    Standard
  • Power liftgateUnconfirmed
    Standard
  • Push-button start
    Standard
  • Remote startUnconfirmed
    Standard
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay
    Standard
  • Wireless phone chargingUnconfirmed
    Package only

Exterior

  • Adaptive headlightsUnconfirmed
    Package only

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM33%
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE33%
  • SERVICE BRAKES33%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 3 total.

Audi RS 3: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

243 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 26, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERAOS-26-25

    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 you perform the 90TV SVM flash.

  • May 22, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2080517_4

    This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective.

  • May 19, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSM 24-2026

    This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

  • May 15, 2026VISIBILITY/WIPERTSB_2067557_2

    This bulletin provides informaiton when the windscreen/rear window washer pump is not working (B126101, B126113).

  • May 13, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYTSB_2074058_4

    This bulletin describes a trim coating failure due to outside influence and not warrantable.

  • May 11, 2026AIR BAGSTSB_2075121_2

    This TSB provides information when the Airbag warning lamp lights up and event memory "B100B1B or B100A1B" is stored.

  • May 8, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2077443_3

    This bulletin provides information when the convenience openeing does not work.

  • May 8, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2077314_2

    This reporting obligation requests that techincians contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) when the hand held transmitter cannot be programmed to the Homelink garage door opener.

  • and 235 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 30k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: media.audiusa.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.