Does the 2015 Audi Q3 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 Audi Q3, the most recent reported on September 6, 2016 (Electrical system: software, Exterior lighting). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Audi Q3?

Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (8 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (5).

How many 2015 Audi Q3 complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 24 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2015 Audi Q3 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 24 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Audi Q3.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2015 Audi Q3 recalls

Electrical system: software · Exterior lighting

NHTSA campaign 16V642000 · reported September 6, 2016 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 79,895 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97CB.

Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

NHTSA campaign 15V200000 · reported April 3, 2015 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 3,646 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Audi Q3 vehicles manufactured April 4, 2014, to November 5, 2014. If the vehicle is turned off while the sunroof is closing, the sunroof may continue to close instead of stopping. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems."
The 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.
The fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the sunroof control module software, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60C1.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine8
Fuel/propulsion system5
Suspension5
Air bags3
Unknown or other3
Electrical system2
Power train2
Steering2
Exterior lighting1
Forward collision avoidance1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 15, 2026 · Suspension
RIGHT REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM ROTTED OUT AND CAUSED CAR TO LOSE CONTROL AROUND A CORNER 0NTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC ALMOST CAUSING ACCIDENT SERVICE CENTER FOUND BOTH REAR LOWER ARMS TO BE BADLY ROTTED AWAY AND NEEDING REPLACEMENT

Sep 8, 2026 · Suspension
The rear subframe broke while driving due to rust and corrosion causing the driver side rear wheel to be at an acute angle which caused the car to wobble all over the road. The car is currently not safe to drive.

May 31, 2026 · Power train
Vehicle: 2015 Audi Q3 | Engine: 2.0L TFSI 4-Cylinder Turbo Component: Engine Complaint Description: While driving on the interstate at highway speed, the red oil pressure warning light illuminated suddenly and without prior warning. The standard low oil level warning light did NOT illuminate prior to the failure. Oil…

May 6, 2026 · Engine
I am reporting that authorized dealer Audi Knoxville (Harper Auto Square) is KNOWINGLY AND WILLINGLY attempting to force me to operate an unsafe vehicle. Following an intake manifold repair, the dealership’s service staff identified carbon buildup and fouled spark plugs as a necessary repair, while the manufacturer…

Apr 17, 2026 · Engine
Vehicle experiences sudden, intermittent loss of motive power, severe engine hesitation, and stalling while operating at highway speeds. Diagnostic scans confirm fault codes P2015 and P0341, indicating a failure of the intake manifold position sensor and camshaft position correlation. These mechanical failures…

Q3 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2015	2	24	0	0
2016	3	29	1	1
2017	3	8	0	0
2018	1	26	0	0

Across all years, the 2020 Q3 has the most complaints (66). All Audi Q3 years →

Questions

Does the 2015 Audi Q3 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 Audi Q3, the most recent reported on September 6, 2016 (Electrical system: software, Exterior lighting). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Audi Q3?: Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (8 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (5).
How many 2015 Audi Q3 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 24 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 15, 2026.