NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Audi RS 3 Safety Record
The 2023 Audi RS 3 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2023 Audi RS 3, so it carries no Safety Index and no star ratings from the federal program. What the record does show is a Clean recall and complaint burden band, with zero recalls on file and zero owner complaints reported to NHTSA for this model year. That picture is worth noting, but the absence of crash-test data means no crash-safety conclusion can be drawn in either direction.
The 2023 Audi RS 3 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls and a Clean recall and complaint burden band, according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
- shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Audi RS 3?
The 2023 Audi RS 3 sits in the Clean burden band, the result of a record showing zero recalls and zero consumer complaints filed with NHTSA for this specific model year. No component has generated a federal safety investigation trigger, and no remedy campaign has been opened. That is a narrow but meaningful data point: the federal recall and complaint pipeline has produced nothing for this year. Shoppers who want a tested reference point within the RS 3 lineage can note that the 2020 model year received a Safety Index score of 85 from NHTSA, though that score applies only to that tested year and its specific test conditions, not to the 2023.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Audi RS 3 have any recalls?
The 2023 Audi RS 3 has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for this model year. There are no park-outside advisories and no do-not-drive directives associated with this vehicle in the federal recall database.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Audi RS 3?
NHTSA has received zero owner complaints for the 2023 Audi RS 3. There are no reported component categories to highlight, no alleged crashes, no alleged fires, and no alleged injuries or deaths in the complaint record for this model year. All NHTSA complaints are unverified consumer allegations.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Audi RS 3?
Any buyer of a used 2023 Audi RS 3 should run the vehicle's VIN through the free lookup at nhtsa.gov before purchase to confirm that no open recall has been issued against that specific unit, since recall status can change after a vehicle changes hands.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2023 Audi RS 3, so no federal Safety Index score or star ratings exist for this model year and none can be inferred.
- The 2023 Audi RS 3 has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, placing it in the Clean burden band for this model year specifically.
- Zero owner complaints have been submitted to NHTSA for the 2023 Audi RS 3, meaning no component category has generated even unverified allegations in the federal database for this year.
- The 2020 Audi RS 3 holds a NHTSA Safety Index of 85, but that score is specific to the tested year and its conditions and does not transfer to or represent the 2023 model year.
FAQ2023 Audi RS 3 safety questions
Was the 2023 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 0 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Audi RS 3 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Audi RS 3 as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Audi RS 3?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Audi RS 3. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi RS 3 2023.
- 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.