NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2020 Audi RS 3
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The Audi RS 3 is a compact performance sedan that punches well above its size, targeting driving enthusiasts who want a daily-usable car with genuine track credentials. Built on Audi's MQB platform and powered by a turbocharged five-cylinder engine, it competes in a narrow but serious segment alongside rivals like the Mercedes-AMG A 35 and BMW M2. It is a focused, premium machine aimed at buyers who refuse to compromise on excitement.
The 2020 Audi RS 3 earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 85 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.
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Reviewers generally celebrate the RS 3 as one of the most viscerally exciting compact sedans available, praising its distinctive turbocharged five-cylinder soundtrack, sharp all-wheel-drive handling, and premium interior quality. Most acknowledge it carries a significant price premium for its segment and that practicality takes a back seat to performance, but the consensus leans strongly favorable for enthusiast buyers.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 14766
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.