Model year
2023 Audi RS
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name RS for 2023. Under the matched names RS 3, RS 5, RS 6 AVANT, and RS 7, NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 0 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). No NHTSA 5-star rating in the SafetyRatings API is matched to this model year. EPA rates it 17–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$4,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2019 8 complaints
- 2020 1 complaints
- 2021 10 complaints
- 2022 1 complaints
- 2023 0 complaints
- 2024 2 complaints
- 2025 2 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2023. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| RS 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| RS 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| RS 6 AVANT | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| RS 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls for RS 3
22V901000 · Dec 7, 2022
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S3, RS3, and A3 vehicles. The Safety Certification label on the B-pillar is missing weight capacity information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567,…
Complaints for RS 3
No complaints are listed for this name.
Investigations for RS 3
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
No NHTSA 5-star rating in the Safety Ratings API is matched to this model year.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS 5 Coupe · 2.9L · Automatic (S8) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| RS 5 Sportback · 2.9L · Automatic (S8) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| RS 7 · 4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 14 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| RS 6 Avant · 4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 14 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| RS3 · 2.5L · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2023 Audi RS at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.