Ignition coils / spark plugs
usually 80,000–150,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Misfire, flashing engine light
Fix: Replace coil and plugs
€100–300
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Audi RS 3 (8Y)
2021–now
1
engines covered
4
known faults
Enter your VIN and mileage and get a plan built for your exact engine and gearbox.
The Audi RS 3 (8Y) has been built since 2021.
For this generation we cover 1 engines and 4 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is DCT mechatronic / solenoids: it usually appears at 120,000–220,000 km and costs €800–2,000 to fix.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 TFSI 5-cyl (Audi RS 3, TT RS, RS Q3) | Petrol | Chain | 5W-30 · VW 504 00 · every 15,000 km |
Faults by engine
2.5 TFSI 5-cyl (Audi RS 3, TT RS, RS Q3)
Water pump
usually 100,000–160,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Coolant loss
Fix: Replace pump
€250–500
Catalytic converter
usually 180,000–260,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle, efficiency code
Fix: Replace
€500–1,500
Gearboxes
DSG / S tronic (wet clutch: DQ250 / DQ381 / DL501)
DCT mechatronic / solenoids
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Harsh shifts
Fix: Repair; keep oil changes at 60,000 km
€800–2,000
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 2.5 TFSI 5-cyl (Audi RS 3, TT RS, RS Q3) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| AWD coupling (Haldex) oil + filterTransmission | every 60,000 km or every 36 months | €60–150 |
| DSG/DCT oil + filterTransmission | every 60,000 km | €70–250 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Most common engine versions in the EU
New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 20,761, of which 47 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 TFSI 5-cyl (Audi RS 3, TT RS, RS Q3)2.5 (2,480 cm³) · 294 kW (400 hp) · Petrol | 96.5 % | 2021–2025 | 208 g/km | 9.1 L |
| 2.5 TFSI 5-cyl (Audi RS 3, TT RS, RS Q3)2.5 (2,480 cm³) · Petrol | 2.4 % | 2023–2025 | 210 g/km | 5.8 L |
| 2.5 TFSI 5-cyl (Audi RS 3, TT RS, RS Q3)2.5 (2,480 cm³) · 299 kW (407 hp) · Petrol | 1.1 % | 2023–2024 | 206 g/km | 9.1 L |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
Common questions
Does the Audi RS 3 (8Y) have a timing chain or a timing belt?
2.5 TFSI 5-cyl (Audi RS 3, TT RS, RS Q3): chain.
What are the known problems with the Audi RS 3 (8Y)?
The faults with the highest risk: DCT mechatronic / solenoids (120,000–220,000 km, €800–2,000); catalytic converter (180,000–260,000 km, €500–1,500); water pump (100,000–160,000 km, €250–500). The full list by engine is on this page.
What should you check when buying a used Audi RS 3 (8Y)?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether the car has any open recalls. On the test drive, watch for these signs: harsh shifts; rattle, efficiency code. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Other generations
Models with the same engines
These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.
Audi TT (8J / FV) 2006–2023Audi Q3 (F3) 2018–Audi A3 (8Y) 2020–
Other Audi models
Audi e-tron GT 2021–Audi Q4 e-tron 2021–Audi A1 (GB) 2018–Audi A5 (B10) 2024–Audi A6 (C8) 2018–Audi A7 (4K) 2018–Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron 2018–Audi Q6 e-tron 2024–Audi Q8 (4M) 2018–Audi A8 (D5) 2017–
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026