NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Audi RS 3
Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
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 2023 Audi RS 3 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file, giving it a clean recall and complaint burden.
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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.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.