2020 Audi Q3 engine problems

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1. Filed Feb 3, 202375,000 miGAEngine

   The contact owns a 2020 Audi Q3. The contact stated that while driving or idling, the electrical system started malfunctioning. The contact then stated that the rear-view camera screen became distorted. The Audi pre sense system warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the water pump leaked into the main cabin and the drain needed to be unclogged. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to an…

   NHTSA complaint #11505377 · source
2. Filed Jul 8, 2022COEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   Had service at 34999 - reported hard shifting between 1st/2nd then revved abnormally high at 32k. Dealer was unable to reproduce during service - appointments are a month out. Car has had propulsion/fuel system not responding at random at various severities and rough idle like the engine was struggling to get fuel. Also reported during last service. On one occasion vehicle shutoff at lower speed at approx 20k.

   NHTSA complaint #11472997 · source
3. 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
4. Filed Mar 27, 20214,500 miFLEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   We stopped at an all way stop intersection and the car's stop-start system had turned off the engine. When the engine restarted the engine hesitated, warning lights lit up on the dash, and the car went into its "limp home" mode. We were in the process of making a left hand turn and the car would not accelerate above a very slow speed. Luckily it was on a city street with a 25 mph limit and traffic was light. We were able to make it through the intersection and pull to the…

   NHTSA complaint #11405108 · source
5. Filed Mar 21, 20219,900 miCAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   I purchased my audi 2020 q3 in november 2019. Since the purchase, on three separate occasions, the car has failed to accelerate under very specific speed conditions. In each case, the vehicle had slowed either due to a sharp curve while entering a freeway or for a slower vehicle in front of my vehicle while entering the freeway. When time came to accelerate to match the speed of the freeway traffic, adding power was futile. Drifting on to a freeway at 20 miles per hour and…

   NHTSA complaint #11404126 · source
6. Filed Mar 12, 202110,000 miCTEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   On four occasions, the engine stopped working and the steering wheel was not able to be turned. This prevented the driver from moving the vehicle forward and steering off to the side of the road. This is an extremely dangerous situation. If the car is turned off and restarted, the problem resolves with this reset. The intervals between these episodes have been several months. There are no specifically common variables, other than a lower speed - start/stop as in waiting to…

   NHTSA complaint #11402696 · source
7. Filed Mar 11, 202110,000 miMIBrakesEngine

   Tl* the contact owns a 2020 audi q3. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph and while making a right turn, the vehicle stopped independently. The vehicle was placed in park however, was jerking. The braking system message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact called audi rochester hills (45441 dequindre rd, rochester hills, mi 48307, [phone removed]) and was informed that a software update was available. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired.…

   NHTSA complaint #11400331 · source
8. 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
9. Filed Feb 13, 2021682 miCAEngineOther / Unknown

   After stopping at a sign on a busy road, the engine fully shut down after a second or two of acceleration. A warning came on the dash to pull car over and call dealer. The engine was completely dead, but i was able to coast to side of road. After thinking about the situation for a few minutes, i started up the car again since i was in a precarious location. I drove it another ten miles to my destination without any issues. After reaching my destination, i called audi…

   NHTSA complaint #11396083 · source
10. Filed Jan 18, 20211,545 miTXDriver Assistance & Safety TechEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

    On january 16, 2020, i was driving on a local street and started slowing down for a stop sign. I had forgotten to turn off the auto start/stop switch as is my usual practice, so i deactivated it before stopping. When i hit the switch, i got an error message telling me the cruise control was no longer available, the engine warning light came on, and the motor started shuddering. As i tried to pull away from the stop sign, the car wouldn't accelerate more than 7 mph. Towed to…

    NHTSA complaint #11388642 · source
11. Filed Dec 26, 20202,000 miPAEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    Drive system malfunction- 05dec2020 as i was driving on the city street (35mph) the speed stalled(decelerated) at 12mph, i pressed on the accelerator pedal all the way down in order to increase the speed but will not increase. I pulled to the side and stopped and then turned off the vehicle. I waited for about 5mins then restarted the vehicle. Drive system malfunction alarm cleared afterwards; i was able to accelerate to the speed of 35mph. The vehicle returned to normal…

    NHTSA complaint #11384966 · 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