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2018 Audi RS 3

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

5

4 current

Combined

10.5L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,255

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2021169 · manufacturer campaign 69BY

22 March 2021

Transport Canada lists: A 3 2016–2020 · RS 3 2018–2020 · S 3 2016–2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may not work properly. This could cause the airbag system to turn off the passenger-front airbag even when a person is seated in the front passenger seat. Note: This problem would cause an error message to display on the instrument panel and a warning chime to sound. The airbag indicator light would also display "passenger airbag off".

Why it matters

An airbag that is turned off when it should be turned on could increase the risk of injury to a passenger in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Audi will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development. To reduce the safety risk, Audi recommends that if the PODS in your vehicle is not working properly, you should contact an Audi dealer for assistance right away and not transport a person in the front-passenger seat until the PODS has been repaired.

18,204 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2019308 · manufacturer campaign 69Z4

19 June 2019

Transport Canada lists: A 3 2015–2019 · RS 3 2018–2019 · S 3 2015–2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, there could be a loose wiring connection for the passenger occupant detection system (PODS). This could cause the airbag system to turn off the passenger-front airbag even though the seat may be occupied. Note: This problem would cause an error message to display on the instrument panel and a warning chime to sound. The airbag indicator light would also display "passenger airbag off".

Why it matters

An airbag that is turned off could increase the risk of injury to a passenger in a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to install a new connector for the passenger occupant detection system. The wiring will also be re-routed under the seat.

15,723 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2019068 · manufacturer campaign 72i8

13 February 2019

Transport Canada lists: A 3 2018 · RS 3 2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the center-rear seat head restraint may detach in a crash.

Why it matters

If the head restraint detaches in a crash, it could increase the risk of injury to occupants.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the center-rear seat head restraint inspected. If the latching pins are missing, the head restraint will be replaced.

1,105 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2018626 · manufacturer campaign 72H8 / 72H9

14 November 2018

Transport Canada lists: A 3 2018 · RS 3 2018 · E Golf 2018 · Golf R 2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the rear seat head restraint guides may not have been properly welded to the seat frame. In a crash, the rear seat head restraints may not remain in place, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the rear seat frame, and if the head restraint guide sleeve welds are found to be insufficient, it will be replaced.

305 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Subcompact
In its class
More efficient than 41% of 101 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
248 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Audi RS 3 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 2018 Audi RS 3. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Audi RS 3 get?
NRCan rates the 2018 Audi RS 3 at 10.5 L/100 km combined, emitting 248 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2018 Audi RS 3 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,255 in fuel, producing roughly 4,851 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.