Audi Q3 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 19 recalls and 240 owner complaints for the Audi Q3 (model years 2008, 2015–2026). The most reported problem area is electrical system (63 complaints), followed by engine (54 complaints). The 2022 model year has the most recalls (5).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 18 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 5 | 34 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 3 | 66 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 3 | 29 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2020 (66), 2022 (34) and 2016 (29). Among model years at least two years old, the 2008 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Audi Q3 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 63 | 10 of 13 | |
| Engine | 54 | 10 of 13 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 34 | 7 of 13 | |
| Steering | 21 | 8 of 13 | |
| Air bags | 15 | 6 of 13 |
Latest 8 of 19 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V590000 | Sep 11, 2026 | Steering | 2019–2021 | 208,724 |
| 26V209000 | Apr 1, 2026 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly | 2026 | 6,077 |
| 25V082000 | Feb 12, 2025 | Back over prevention: software | 2024–2025 | 29,569 |
| 24V251000 | Apr 3, 2024 | Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger | 2024 | 91 |
| 22V815000 | Oct 31, 2022 | Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems | 2019 | 296,044 |
| 22V806000 | Oct 26, 2022 | Equipment: electrical, infotainment, video (touch)screen/monitor/unit | 2022 | 6,076 |
| 22V701000 | Sep 19, 2022 | Visibility: glass, side/rear | 2022 | 4 |
| 22V673000 | Sep 8, 2022 | Fuel system, gasoline: storage | 2021–2022 | 13,004 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 9 complaints and a fire in 1 complaint; 7 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.