Audi RS3 8V Buyers Guide (2015-2020) Common faults and reliability

Audi RS3 8V 2.5 (2015-2020) Buyers guide for common problems with the 8v GENERATION audi RS3. Avoid buying a cheap broken Audi RS3 with poor quality modifications and known faults, and if you have already bought an Audi RS3 then you can use this as an owner's guide on what to look out for. Avoid the mistakes of buying the cheapest broken RS3 as a track car or fast daily only to have large bills and spend more time looking at your second generation RS3 than driving it. You may be attempting to fix the RS3 with parts known to fix weak points with our review. This buyer's guide covers the Audi RS3 models from 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 in all trims including Performance Pack or base models. Owners may also find our guide useful and informative as we list common faults and problems to keep a look out for.
The Audi RS3 has had a mixed review for its reliability although some known faults and problems remain and should be avoided when looking for one to buy.
If you have previously bought or sold an Audi RS3 why not add a comment below about your experience?
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As a PFL RS3 owner (2015 car) I had no issues whatsoever so far. Great car with a unique and fantastic sound, I absolutely love the RS3 experience, it really sounds like a mini supercar or half a V10 as people often say.
I would recommend though:
Halve the service intervals required by Audi and you won't have problems. Oil change every 10000 km is mandatory in my eyes. I even change the spark plugs every 10k aswell, just to be sure. Other than that of course don't floor it when the oil and transmission are still cold or not up to operating temperatures and when you really pushed it for a long period of time, "drive it cold" again.
I also heard of the mentioned issues in the video aswell from other owners, but that was the minority. Service is key, if you take care of your car, it will have a long lifespan. The 5 cylinder engine is pretty robust when serviced well and regularly

[@mohlomphehi]

I own a 2018 8V RS3. The DRL are prone to burn out on these cars and replacing the unit is expansive since you often have to replace the entire headlight just to fix a bloody DRL! Thanks Audi engineers!