Specifications:
- Country of Origin: USA
- Edition: SwitchPath Edition
- Fit Guarantee: Yes
- Hardware Included: Yes
- Material: T304L Stainless Steel
- No CEL Guarantee: Yes
- System Type: Cat Back
- Tubing Diameter: 3"
- Tune Required: No
- Valves: Yes
- Voluntary Label: 50 State Legal
- Warranty: Lifetime on exhaust, 1 year on tips
- Part Number: 3025-31389
Key Features:
- 50-state emissions-compliant catback exhausts
- Proudly designed, engineered, and manufactured in-house at AWE
- SwitchPath™ retains factory valve behavior
- Handcrafted from CNC mandrel-bent 3” and 2.5” U.S.-sourced .065” wall T304L stainless steel
- Direct bolt-on for factory-like simplicity
- Less is more: clean, straight-through design maximizes performance
- Perfect fitment, guaranteed
- Features the AWE No CEL Guarantee
- Lifetime warranty
This Part Fits:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Audi | RS3 | Base | |
| 2023 | Audi | RS3 | Base | |
| 2024 | Audi | RS3 | Base | |
| 2025 | Audi | RS3 | Base | |
| 2026 | Audi | RS3 | Base |
FAQ
What vehicles does this SwitchPath exhaust fit?
It fits the 2022–2026 Audi 8Y RS 3.
How does SwitchPath™ valve control work?
The valved passenger-side tip outlet retains factory valve behavior and obeys the ECU's commands based on throttle input, engine speed, Drive Select, and the factory-issued exhaust button in the cabin.
What is this exhaust made from?
It's handcrafted from 3-inch and 2.5-inch U.S.-sourced .065” wall T304L stainless steel with a 5-cylinder-specific tuned driver's side muffler.
Will this exhaust trigger a check engine light or affect emissions compliance?
No. It's backed by AWE's No CEL Guarantee and is 50-state emissions compliant.
What warranty comes with this exhaust?
It's backed by AWE's Lifetime Warranty and Perfect Fitment Guarantee.

