Model year
2026 Audi RS
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name RS for 2026. Under the matched names RS 3, RS 6 AVANT, and RS 7, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 1 complaint (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for RS 3 are WHEELS (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 16–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$5,150, 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 2026. 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 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| RS 6 AVANT | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| RS 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls for RS 3
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints for RS 3
1 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for RS 3
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 4 DR N/A AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 6 AVANT PERFORMANCE SW MHEV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 7 PERFORMANCE 4 DR MHEV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS 7 · 4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 14 | 21 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| RS 6 Avant · 4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 14 | 21 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| RS 3 · 2.5L · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
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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 2026 Audi RS at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.