Registered new in Europe in 2021
The largest markets were Germany (212), Portugal (1).
- Average mass
- 1,645 kg
- Average CO₂
- 206 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 294 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 100%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Other years
New registrations in Europe by year (European Environment Agency) · a year gets its own page when at least three European sources cover it
In the United Kingdom
112 cars built in 2021 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 7 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In New Zealand
1 2021 cars are on the New Zealand register; 100% arrived as used imports, 0% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Service bulletins
What Audi told its dealers about the 2021 Audi RS3: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10253289 | This bulletin provides information when the Apple CarPlay connection is dropped repeatedly in short intervals. |
| 10251661 | This bulletin provides information when there is a warning for the 3rd brake light; DTC B12C615. |
| 10251646 | This bulletin provides information from the front end and dash panel are heard when the vehicle is moving. |
| 10251023 | Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation |
| 10250336 | This bulletin provides information for when Apple CarPlay pops up or takes over audio without user intervention in vehicles with the Audi Smartphone Interface. |
| 10249151 | This bulletin provides information for when DTC C101AF1, C101BF1, C101CF1, C101DF1 are stored in the ABS control unit with the message "magnetic field too low". |
| 10249054 | Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota. |
| 10247203 | This bulletin provides information when there is a rattle noise from the rear suspension. |
| 10244517 | This bulletin provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers. |
| 10244508 | This bulletin provides information for when the black optic trim is discolored. |
| 10243938 | This bulletin provides details on the VIN-4-PIN program. |
| 10243930 | This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries. |
| 10242930 | This bulletin provides information for when DTC P0A7D00 is stored. |
| 10242903 | This bulletin provides information on professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO NVH Tool. |
| 10241454 | This bulletin provides information for various connectivity via bluetooth, AMI, or ASI when using CarPlay with Apple iOS devices. |
| 10241421 | This bulletin provides information for when there is a rattle noise from the rear suspension. |
| 10241420 | This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the front end and dash panel when the vehicle is moving. |
| 10238314 | This bulletin provides information for when a cracking noise is heard from the front end when changing direction. |
| 10238213 | This bulletin states that a TAC ticket must be opened in instances where ceramic brakes required a repair. |
| 10236592 | This bulletin provides directions for when there is a cracking noise from the front end when changing direction. |
| 10236377 | This bulletin provides instructions for instances where squeaking or creaking noises are heard when the vehicle is driven on uneven roads. |
| 10235122 | This bulletin provides information related to maintaining the 12V Lead-acid or AGM battery when a vehicle is parked for a prolonged period of time. |
| 10234547 | This bulletin provides repair instructions for instances where creaking/squeaking noises are heard from the left front or right front area of the vehicle when being driven on uneven roads. |
| 10233636 | This bulletin provides information for when the virtual cockpit is distorted due a broken screen caused by outside influence. |
| 10232092 | This bulletin provides information for when creaking/squeaking noises are heard from the left front or right front area of the vehicle when driven on uneven roads. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)