2020 Audi Q3 electrical system problems

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No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Aug 21, 2025NYElectrical System

   Rear hatch randomly operable / inoperable. "Reset" computer without success. Dangerous situation as anything inside hatch is not not accessible. Was told by Audi that the entire rear hatch latch system needs replacement and this is "a common issue"...

   NHTSA complaint #11682115 · source
2. Filed Jul 19, 2025WAElectrical System

   I purchased a 2020 Audi Q3 S-Line (VIN: [XXX] ) on [XXX], with 27,564 miles on it. I bought the vehicle from a dealership that specializes in high-end aftermarket cars, and they provided a maintenance report stating the vehicle had passed all inspections at the time of sale. The vehicle had been imported from Canada to the U.S., and the Carfax report reflected consistent maintenance at authorized Audi dealerships in Canada, including a full inspection and…

   NHTSA complaint #11674681 · source
3. Filed May 5, 2025ARElectrical SystemLightingOther / Unknown

   The sunroof in the Audi Q3 leaks and the water drops from the ceiling INTO the cabin. Water also comes through the passenger side panel and drips onto the floor causing flooding of the floorboards. This is a KNOWN issue and Audi has released a TSB (technical service bulletin) to attempt to fix these, but it’s just a band aid. It keeps coming back over and over. Water intrudes into the center lights and they flicker and short out. Water drips from these lights into the center…

   NHTSA complaint #11659111 · source
4. Filed May 1, 2024ILElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

   There is a large flaw on these vehicles. The sunroof framing becomes damaged. This creates an issue of water leaking in the interior. It causes an electrical issue as well as creates a distracted driving environment. I was driving when this happened and I had to start controlling the water leaking from the roof of my vehicle. This is a large safety issue that Audi knows about and even has a technical documentation to repair this issue.

   NHTSA complaint #11586253 · source
5. Filed Aug 9, 2023NYCrashTowedDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   I was driving on a highway at 65 miles per hour, it was a rental car and the car automatically short stopped by itself and i was unable to move it. the dashboard lights looked like they were blinking and then my car was hit from behind

   NHTSA complaint #11537356 · source
6. Filed May 19, 2023NCElectrical System

   The panel near the sunroof control buttons and lights has a leak. It leaks water everytime it rains or during a car wash. My safety and other safety are put at risk because this water leak is coming out of my lights and other electrical cords from above. This is a potential fire hazard. This problem has been reported by others but no recall has formed for this major issue. There are no warnings or messages appear for a warning, it just occurs.

   NHTSA complaint #11522831 · source
7. Filed Nov 11, 2022FLElectrical SystemLightingOther / Unknown

   Please investigate the 2020 Audi Q3 and issue a recall - this is a major driver safety issue. I purchased this vehicle new from the Audi Crown Clearwater, FL dealership in late 2019. I am taking it for repair a THIRD time because after it rains, the interior gets flooded with water which pours into the car from the rear-view mirror area which affects driver visibility, lights, electrical components, and more. The water damage is visible and there is so much built-up…

   NHTSA complaint #11493172 · source
8. Filed Jul 8, 2022COBody & StructureElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   Rained. Got into my car and had water dripping down from the lights/dome of the car. Water was short circuiting the lights and they were turning on by themselves. Tried to turn them off but sensors wouldn’t respond. Water was dripping down to the console where the start engine and other controls including the charging ports/wireless charging pad. Water also leaked from the front passenger side housing down to the floor. Occurred at 37.5k This has happened once before earlier…

   NHTSA complaint #11472994 · source
9. Filed Feb 17, 2022CAElectrical System

   While waiting at a signal, i got at message that my maps could not continue because I had no power, then the park assist came on with no explanation. After that, I got the message to put the car in park to prevent it rolling away. I tried to restart, but it would not. As the signal changed and traffic had to move around me, I put on the emergency lights and continued to try to start the car. It took 3-4 tries. I then took it to the dealer who did an inspection and test…

   NHTSA complaint #11452587 · source
10. Filed Apr 16, 20211,937 miCAElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    Car leased july 2020, has 1936 miles, check engine light came on 4/14/21, took to dealer , left for repair . Dealer states 'replace fuel pump module ' required . This car also had problem in march 2021 which i reported where car shut off while driving. Dealer said software update was required from recall that i had not gotten notice for .

    NHTSA complaint #11408429 · source
11. Filed Mar 9, 2021CAElectrical SystemEngineOther / Unknown

    Car completely shut down, driving 30 miles an hour, had no power or steering . Dealer 'never heard of it' but had a recall software update i had not been told about for the 'engine control unit''software ea888 bosch and continental. And 'internal control module performance caused lost power to vehicle ' also clock sets to midnight and they don't have a fix for it

    NHTSA complaint #11399950 · source
12. Filed Nov 18, 2020NYElectrical SystemEngineSteering

    The start stop feature needs to be deactivated otherwise the wheel locks up once stopped and vehicle does not move forward once foot releases off brake. The vehicle shuttered and rpm dial lit up and engine was revving once start stop was deactivated. Car had to be pulled over and shut off. Started again to move. Clock changed time on its own. Interior reading lights came on spontaneously numerous times. Car we t to service at dealer and was told software update for start…

    NHTSA complaint #11375280 · source

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. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology