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Audi Q3 recalls and problems

19 recalls and 245 owner complaints for 12 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
19
Complaints
245
Crashes reported
9
Fires reported
2

Choose a model year

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Audi Q3 by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2026 Q3160000
2025 Q3140000
2024 Q32182020
2023 Q3130100
2022 Q35341020
2021 Q33152020
2020 Q33663000
2019 Q34100000
2018 Q31260000
2017 Q3380000
2016 Q33291100
2015 Q32250010

Most reported Audi Q3 problems

Problem areaReports
Electrical System64
Engine58
Unknown or Other50
Fuel/Propulsion System34
Steering20
Air Bags16
Forward Collision Avoidance14
Power Train13
Service Brakes13
Exterior Lighting11

All Audi Q3 recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
26V-590Sep 11, 20262019–2021SteeringVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
26V-209Apr 1, 20262026VisibilityVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
25V-082Feb 12, 20252024–2025Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
24V-251Apr 3, 20242023–2024Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-815Oct 31, 20222019TiresVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-806Oct 26, 20222022Equipment, Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-701Sep 19, 20222022VisibilityVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-673Sep 8, 20222021–2022Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
22V-064Feb 7, 20222022Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-825Oct 20, 20212022Back Over PreventionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-606Aug 5, 20212021Seat BeltsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-027Jan 27, 20212019SteeringVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
20V-786Dec 16, 20202020Service Brakes, HydraulicVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
20V-644Oct 19, 20202020SeatsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
20V-273May 13, 20202019Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
19V-385May 23, 20192016–2018Exterior LightingVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
17V-400Jun 26, 20172016–2017Forward Collision Avoidance, Exterior LightingVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
16V-642Sep 6, 20162015–2017Exterior Lighting, Electrical SystemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
15V-200Apr 3, 20152015VisibilityVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Audi Q3?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2020 Audi Q3 has the most reports (66). Check the 2020 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Audi Q3 have?

NHTSA lists 19 safety recalls covering Audi Q3 model years 2015–2026.

What are the most common Audi Q3 problems?

Owners report electrical system, engine, unknown or other problems most often.