This page covers 2 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Audi Rs 3.
22 mpg combined
10.7 L/100km
Subcompact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2017 Audi RS 3 has 2 recalls, both centered on the passenger seat occupant detection system, which can malfunction and incorrectly shut off the front passenger airbag even when someone is sitting in the seat. The system uses sensors to determine whether the front passenger seat is occupied and adjusts airbag deployment accordingly. When it fails, it can read an occupied seat as empty and disable the airbag entirely, leaving a front passenger with significantly reduced protection in a crash. Both recalls address the same underlying problem through the same system, so owners should confirm with a dealer that the repair has been completed.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger air bag detection system may malfunction and turn off the passenger air bag even when someone is sitting in that seat.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the detection sensor mat and reprogram the detection control module at no cost.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A faulty electrical connection in the passenger air bag detection system may cause it to incorrectly sense a problem and turn off the passenger air bag.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the connector and reroute the cable to restore proper air bag operation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
