Audi Q3 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 217 owner complaints and 19 recalls on file for the Audi Q3 (2015–2026). The 2020 Q3 has the most serious complaints, most often about engine.

Complaints
217
Recalls
19
Model years
12
Worst year
2020

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Audi Q3 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Audi Q3 years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2020 Audi Q3 — 63 complaints, 3 crashes; top problem: Engine
  2. 2022 Audi Q3 — 33 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Driver Assistance & Safety Tech

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2023 (2 complaints).

Every Audi Q3 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 Q350001Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2025 Q340001Seats & Seat Belts
2024 Q3182022Electrical System
2023 Q320101Engine
2022 Q3331025Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2021 Q3152023Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2020 Q3633003Engine
2019 Q3100004Electrical System
2018 Q3210001Engine
2017 Q370003Airbags
2016 Q3200003Engine
2015 Q3190012Engine

Most common Audi Q3 problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    56 complaints
  • Engine
    54 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    34 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    26 complaints
  • Steering
    17 complaints
  • Airbags
    15 complaints
  • Brakes
    13 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    12 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    11 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    10 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Audi Q3 received by NHTSA each month.

Audi Q3 recalls

  • Recall 26V590000Sep 11, 2026208,724 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021

    Risk: A broken steering rack housing can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V209000Apr 1, 20266,077 vehiclesModel years 2026

    Risk: Closing the sunroof without the ability to see it can increase the risk of injury to occupants.

  • Recall 25V082000Feb 12, 202529,569 vehiclesModel years 2024–2025

    Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V251000Apr 3, 202491 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024

    Risk: A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 22V815000Oct 31, 2022296,044 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V806000Oct 26, 20226,076 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V701000Sep 19, 20224 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: A broken rear window may result in loose pieces of glass and increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 22V673000Sep 8, 202213,004 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: A damaged vent pipe may allow fuel to spill out of the filler neck when the fuel cap is opened, increasing the risk of an injury.

  • Recall 22V064000Feb 7, 2022665 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V825000Oct 20, 20212,857 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V606000Aug 5, 202145,496 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 21V027000Jan 27, 20211 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: The circlip can detach and catch on surrounding components, causing the steering system to lock and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V786000Dec 16, 2020313 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: A bent or detached brake pedal plate decreases the contact area for the driver's foot and increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V644000Oct 19, 20201 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: The incorrect bolt connection could fail, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 20V273000May 13, 20203,024 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: In the event of a crash, the passenger air bag may not properly deploy and inflate, and small plastic parts may enter the cabin, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 19V385000May 23, 201923,241 vehiclesModel years 2016–2018

    Risk: Without an indicator informing the driver of an inoperable turn signal, the driver may turn or change lanes without a signal, increasing the risk of crash.

  • Recall 17V400000Jun 26, 201724,754 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: A vehicle approaching from behind may not have any warning that the vehicle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V642000Sep 6, 201679,895 vehiclesModel years 2015–2017

    Risk: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V200000Apr 3, 20153,646 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: If the sunroof is closing while the vehicle is shut off and a vehicle occupant is in its path, there is an increased risk of injury.

Other Audi models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology