NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2022 Audi RS 3 Safety Record
The 2022 Audi RS 3 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2022 Audi RS 3 has not been subjected to NHTSA's crash-test program. As a result, this model carries no star ratings for crashworthiness, nor can our Safety Index be computed. The federal record for the 2022 RS 3 does indicate a light burden from recalls and owner complaints. Only one recall campaign has been issued, and NHTSA has received zero owner complaints for this model year. This assessment rests solely on recall and complaint data, as no crash-test results are available for evaluation. The absence of a federal crash-test score provides no indication of the vehicle's crashworthiness, either positive or negative.
The 2022 Audi RS 3 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one recall campaign involving the front passenger air bag, and is classified in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Audi RS 3?
The 2022 Audi RS 3 registers zero owner complaints with NHTSA. This absence of formal allegations regarding crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities is notable, though for newer or lower-volume vehicles, it can also reflect limited time on the road rather than a confirmed absence of issues. A single recall affects the 2022 RS 3, targeting the front passenger air bag. This recall is part of a broader campaign encompassing the 2022 Audi S3 and A3, indicating a platform-wide concern rather than an issue isolated to the RS 3 performance variant. Overall, the 2022 RS 3 falls into the Light recall and complaint burden band. Prospective buyers should be aware that while the 2020 Audi RS 3 achieved a Safety Index of 85, this score is specific to that model year and does not apply to the 2022 iteration.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Audi RS 3 have any recalls?
The 2022 Audi RS 3 is covered by one recall campaign targeting the front passenger air bag. Volkswagen Group of America identified that the front passenger air bag in certain 2022 Audi S3, A3, and RS3 vehicles may have a defect. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the data provided for this campaign, but owners should verify current remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL22V652000
Risk: An incorrectly folded air bag can tear, prohibiting it from deploying properly during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69DZ.
Reported 2022-08-29
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Audi RS 3?
NHTSA records zero owner complaints for the 2022 Audi RS 3. No crash, fire, injury, or death allegations have been filed with the agency for this model year. Because no complaints exist in the federal database, there are no top components to report. All NHTSA complaints, when present, represent unverified consumer allegations and not established facts.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Audi RS 3?
A critical safety concern for the 2022 Audi RS 3 involves a front passenger air bag recall. Any prospective buyer of a used 2022 RS 3 should immediately verify the recall's repair status for that specific vehicle via a VIN check at nhtsa.gov. Remedying an outstanding recall on a used vehicle is the responsibility of its new owner.
- NHTSA did not crash-test the 2022 Audi RS 3, so no frontal, side, or rollover star ratings exist for this specific model year.
- One recall campaign affects the 2022 RS 3, targeting the front passenger air bag in a shared action that also covers the 2022 Audi S3 and A3 - owners should verify remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
- Zero owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Audi RS 3, meaning no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been alleged to the agency for this model year.
- The 2020 Audi RS 3 holds a Safety Index of 85 in NHTSA records, but that score applies only to the 2020 model year and cannot be used as a proxy for the untested 2022 vehicle.
FAQ2022 Audi RS 3 safety questions
Was the 2022 Audi RS 3 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Audi RS 3 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2022 Audi RS 3. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Audi RS 3?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Audi RS 3. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi RS 3 2022.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.