The 2019 Audi Rs 3 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 292,048 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
AIR BAGS21V1980002021-03-22153,152 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.
AIR BAGS19V4740002019-06-19138,896 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…
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.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
3
AIR BAGS
1
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
POWER TRAIN
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints9
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The water pump has failed twice in under 46,000 miles, first was at 3000 miles 2nd was at 46000 miles”
“[xxx] unable to fill the vehicle with fuel normally, with the nozzle clicking off repeatedly, required trickle of fuel to partially fill tank. Same day system failure under normal driving conditions with fuel leak spraying fuel from the gas tank and overflowing under excessive pressure creating…”
“I first began noticing symptoms of a cooling system issue on may 23, 2024, including engine temperature fluctuations and loss of coolant, on my 2019 audi rs3. Over time, the issue worsened, eventually requiring a full replacement of both the water pump and thermostat on january 10, 2025, at 53,981…”
“I first began noticing symptoms of a cooling system issue on may 23, 2024, including engine temperature fluctuations and loss of coolant, on my 2019 audi rs3. Over time, the issue worsened, eventually requiring a full replacement of both the water pump and thermostat on january 10, 2025, at 53,981…”
“I first began noticing symptoms of a cooling system issue on may 23, 2024, including engine temperature fluctuations and loss of coolant, on my 2019 audi rs3. Over time, the issue worsened, eventually requiring a full replacement of both the water pump and thermostat on january 10, 2025, at 53,981…”
“My vehicle has the audi recall 69by that came out on march 22, 2021. There is currently still no remedy and its november 19th, 2021. Its been nearly 8 months. The pre-sense warning light and the airbag light are glaring on the dash at all times. Nobody can sit in the passenger seat as the airbag…”
“My car keeps throwing drive errors, system malfunctions, and throws no trouble codes? I brought this to the attention of audi, and got no answer. Can you investigate a hacked tcu/ecu? I don't have the gear.*dt consumer stated electronic oil sensor might have never worked. Dipstick was low, the…”
“My car keeps throwing drive errors, system malfunctions, and throws no trouble codes? I brought this to the attention of audi, and got no answer. Can you investigate a hacked tcu/ecu? I don't have the gear.*dt consumer stated electronic oil sensor might have never worked. Dipstick was low, the…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationRQ23007 Opened 2023-12-12 · closed 2024-07-01
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
On December 12, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened RQ23-007 to investigate the remedy repair effectiveness and scope of Volkswagen (VW) recall 16V-647. Recall 16V-647 was issued on September 2, 2016, for a defective suction jet pump (SJP) inside the fuel tank. Failure of the SJP could lead to a…
InvestigationRQ23007 Opened 2023-12-12 · closed 2024-07-01
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
On December 12, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened RQ23-007 to investigate the remedy repair effectiveness and scope of Volkswagen (VW) recall 16V-647. Recall 16V-647 was issued on September 2, 2016, for a defective suction jet pump (SJP) inside the fuel tank. Failure of the SJP could lead to a…
InvestigationRQ23007 Opened 2023-12-12 · closed 2024-07-01
Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness of Recall 16V647)
On December 12, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened RQ23-007 to investigate the remedy repair effectiveness and scope of Volkswagen (VW) recall 16V-647. Recall 16V-647 was issued on September 2, 2016, for a defective suction jet pump (SJP) inside the fuel tank. Failure of the SJP could lead to a…
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