NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2025 Audi RS 3 Safety Record
The 2025 Audi RS 3 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2025 Audi RS 3 has not undergone federal crash testing by NHTSA, leaving it without an official Safety Index score or star ratings for frontal, side, or rollover protection. Consequently, no data exists to assess its performance in these critical areas. The vehicle's current record, however, presents a Clean recall and complaint profile: zero recalls have been issued, and only one owner complaint has been filed. This complaint remains unverified, with no associated reports of crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities. While this clean record reflects the present federal data, it is not a substitute for comprehensive crash-test results, and the absence of such testing precludes any definitive statement on the vehicle's safety performance.
The 2025 Audi RS 3 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and holds a Clean 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 | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Audi RS 3?
The 2025 Audi RS 3 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA. Therefore, its "Clean" burden band designation, reflecting zero recalls and a single unverified complaint, cannot be interpreted as a crash-safety endorsement. This single alleged complaint spans three safety-adjacent areas: the Electrical System, Service Brakes, and Forward Collision Avoidance. This record is thin, but not alarming for a one-year-old model. It will be important to monitor these areas as the ownership population grows and more reports potentially accumulate. While the 2020 RS 3 carries a tested Safety Index of 85, that result applies to a different model year and does not transfer to the 2025 vehicle.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Audi RS 3 have any recalls?
The 2025 Audi RS 3 has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. There are no recall campaigns, no affected components, and no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories associated with this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check at nhtsa.gov, as recall data can be updated at any time.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Audi RS 3?
One unverified owner complaint has been reported to NHTSA for the 2025 Audi RS 3. The alleged concerns touch three components: the Electrical System, Service Brakes, and Forward Collision Avoidance. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are alleged in that report. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established findings.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Audi RS 3?
Any used 2025 Audi RS 3 purchase should begin with a free VIN-specific open recall check at nhtsa.gov. Recall status is tied to the individual vehicle, not just the model, and the federal record can be updated after a vehicle changes hands.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2025 Audi RS 3, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index exist for this specific model year.
- The 2025 RS 3 has zero NHTSA recalls on file, with no active campaigns, no affected components, and no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories.
- One unverified consumer complaint has been reported to NHTSA for this model year, alleging concerns with the Electrical System, Service Brakes, and Forward Collision Avoidance, with no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths alleged.
- The tested sibling year 2020 RS 3 holds a Safety Index of 85, but that score applies only to that model year and cannot be applied to the 2025 vehicle.
FAQ2025 Audi RS 3 safety questions
Was the 2025 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 1 owner complaint on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Audi RS 3 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 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 2025 Audi RS 3?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2025 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 2025.
- 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.