Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Audi RS 3
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Audi RS 3 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V198000 Passenger Air Bag May Deactivate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V474000 Passenger Air Bag May Deactivate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V095000 Rear Center Headrests may Detach in a Crash NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V803000 Incorrectly Welded Rear Seat Guide Sleeves NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Audi RS 3 has few recalls and minimal complaints, indicating overall solid reliability. The fuel system is the primary concern.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $1,000–$1,800 | common |
| brake pads | 25,000–50,000 miles | $200–$400 | common |
| tires | 30,000–45,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 10,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Air filter replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission service every 40,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell or leaks
- Braking noise or reduced efficiency
- Uneven tire wear
- Performance drop or hesitation
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Audi RS 3 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.