Model year guide

2019 Audi rs 3

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2019 Audi rs 3 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2019 Audi rs 3 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2019 Audi rs 3 at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined22 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2019 Audi rs 3 recalls 2

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger NHTSA Campaign #21V198000 · manufacturer #69BY · 22/03/2021

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.

Fix: 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 Bags:sensor:occupant Classification NHTSA Campaign #19V474000 · manufacturer #69Z4 · 19/06/2019

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 passenger air bag.

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2019 Audi rs 3 MPG & running costs

Combined22 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway28 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,750
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume86 cu ft
Cargo volume10 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$6,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2019 Audi rs 3 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,750
Fuel only$18,750
Per mile$0.25

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2019 Audi rs 3 trims & engines on record

Trims
quattro
Engines
2.5L 5-cyl 394 hp

2019 Audi rs 3 vehicles on record

2019 Audi rs 3 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Audi rs 3 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2019 Audi rs 3. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Audi rs 3 get?

The 2019 Audi rs 3 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 22 mpg combined (19 city / 28 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.