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2025 Audi RS3

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 RS3.

Transmission Automatic (AM-S7)

The 2025 Audi RS3 arrives paired exclusively with a seven-speed automated manual (AM-S7) transmission, returning EPA estimates of 20 mpg in the city, 29 mpg on the highway, and 23 mpg combined. With only one total owner complaint on record so far — a single case spanning the electrical system, service brakes, and forward collision avoidance — and zero open recalls, the model year currently sits at a notably quiet point within the RS3's reliability history. For researchers, that compressed footprint, with all reported concerns consolidated into one multi-system case rather than dispersed across major component categories, offers a clean baseline against which to track whether later model years sustain or erode this profile.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy20/29/23 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 06D115562. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06D115562
Engine air filter3Q0129620A
Spark plug06K905601M
Front wiper blades8Y1998002
Cabin air filter5Q0819669

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 29 / 23 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume87 cu ft
Cargo volume8 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the RS3 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.2–3.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.20 sec — 2025 RS 3 Quattro Sedan (Dynamic Plus)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2025RS 3 Quattro Sedan (Dynamic Plus) 2.5L Turbo I-53.20 sec11.70 sec401 hpAWD
2025RS 3 Quattro Sedan (Dynamic Plus) 2.5L Turbo I-53.40 sec12.00 sec401 hpAWD
2025RS 3 Quattro Sedan (Dynamic Plus) 2.5L Turbo I-53.50 sec12.10 sec401 hpAWD
2022RS 3 Quattro Sedan 2.5L Turbo I-53.30 sec11.80 sec401 hpAWD
2022RS 3 Quattro Sedan 2.5L Turbo I-53.50 sec12.00 sec401 hpAWD
2022RS 3 Quattro Sedan 2.5L Turbo I-53.60 sec12.10 sec401 hpAWD
2022RS 3 Quattro Sedan 2.5L Turbo I-53.70 sec12.30 sec401 hpAWD

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 80,000 mi.

Every 10,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire Repair Kit (inspect)
At 20,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 20,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 40,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 60,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 80,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The federal record shows a sharp decline in reported complaints for the RS3 generation, falling from 13 complaints in 2018 to just 5 in 2019, while recalls dropped from four to two in the same span. Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) rose modestly from 522 to 559, indicating continued fine‑tuning rather than major systemic flaws. In 2025, the only documented issue is a single complaint covering electrical systems, service brakes and forward‑collision avoidance, with zero crash‑ or fire‑related complaints reported. Although recall and investigation counts for 2025 are not provided, the pattern suggests the model’s reliability issues have largely subsided by this year. **Takeaway:** Based on the downward complaint trend and the minimal issue recorded for 2025, this appears to be a comparatively strong year to purchase a used 2025 Audi RS3.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
290
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Electrical System,Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 290 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB_2074640_32026-06-26EngineThis bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000…
TSB_2074729_32026-06-23Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of…
TSB_2059335_72026-06-23Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the…
TSB_2065960_62026-06-23Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides information when the display of the Audi virtual cockpit is…
TSB_2069331_72026-06-23Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides informaitn when there is a warning messsage; "Instrument cluster…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific RS3. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Engine oil filter 06D115562Engine air filter 3Q0129620ASpark plug 06K905601MFront wiper blades 8Y1998002

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2025 RS3 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the RS3 get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 29 highway / 23 combined mpg.