Model year guide

2022 Audi RS3

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2022 Audi RS3 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 6 on record.

2022 Audi RS3 — representative photo
Representative photo

2022 Audi RS3 at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined23 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2022 Audi RS3 recalls 2

Back Over Prevention:display Function NHTSA Campaign #22V823000 · manufacturer #VW: 91EK, Audi: 91EL · 02/11/2022

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8, Audi S3, RS3 Sedan, Q4 E-Tron SUV, A3 Sedan, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI, and ID4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safe…

Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners February 14, 2023. Volkswagen owners will receive an owner notification letter once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and A…

Air Bags:frontal NHTSA Campaign #22V652000 · manufacturer #69DZ · 29/08/2022

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi S3, A3, and RS3 vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been folded incorrectly.

Fix: Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69DZ.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2022 Audi RS3 MPG & running costs

Combined23 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,550
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume87 cu ft
Cargo volume8 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2022 Audi RS3 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,750
Fuel only$17,750
Per mile$0.24

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

About the Audi RS3

The Audi A3 is a small family car (C-segment) manufactured and marketed by the German automaker Audi AG since September 1996.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2022 Audi RS3 vehicles on record

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2022 Audi RS3 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Audi RS3 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2022 Audi RS3. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2022 Audi RS3 get?

The 2022 Audi RS3 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 23 mpg combined (20 city / 29 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.