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2020 Audi Q3 recalls and problems

3 recalls and 66 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Audi Q3.

3
recalls
66
owner complaints
3
complaints mentioning a crash
0
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.

2020 Audi Q3 recalls

Steering

NHTSA campaign 26V590000 · reported September 11, 2026 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 208,724 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan, 2018-2019 Atlas, and 2019-2021 Audi Q3 vehicles. One of the bolts that attaches the steering rack to the subframe may corrode and break. If this happens, the steering rack housing can break.
The risk
A broken steering rack housing can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the right-side steering rack mounting bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 10, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 48LG and 48VT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 16, 2026.

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

NHTSA campaign 20V786000 · reported December 16, 2020 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 313 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Audi Q3 vehicles. The brake pedal plate can bend or detach under the pressure applied during sudden stopping.
The risk
A bent or detached brake pedal plate decreases the contact area for the driver's foot and increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the weld between the brake pedal and the brake pedal plate and, as necessary, replace the entire brake pedal, free of charge. The recall began January 12, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46i7.

Seats: critical fasteners · Seats

NHTSA campaign 20V644000 · reported October 19, 2020 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 1 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling one 2020 Audi Q3 vehicle. The driver's seat frame may have incorrectly been bolted to the seat rail.
The risk
The incorrect bolt connection could fail, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolt connection and, as necessary, replace the seat structure, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72L4.

Most reported problems

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

What owners report

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

Oct 7, 2026 · Steering · crash reported

The contact owns a 2020 Audi Q3. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving 2 MPH, the vehicle started shaking, and there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The steering wheel was shaking and became uncontrollable, and the vehicle crashed into a parked BMW. Upon research, the contact associated…

Sep 16, 2026 · Steering

The contact owns a 2020 Audi Q3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V590000 (Steering); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…

Aug 3, 2026 · Unknown or other

The sunroof leaked during rain causing both known and unknown damage to electrical components in the overhead panel. Lights came on and went off intermittently.

May 3, 2026 · Tires

Last week 4/28/26, I purchased four Crossclimate 2 235/50R19 tires from Costco in […] . Order #…. My question is two of the tires do not have a DOT number on the side wall. Two tires have DOT [1426] Along with [047X]. The other tires only have [047X]. No week or year of manufacture. Those tires appear to have a white…

Jan 22, 2026 · Structure

I purchased this vehicle new in June 2020. Since January 2022, it has experienced recurring water intrusion into the passenger cabin during heavy rain. Water leaks from the ceiling around the overhead console near the front reading/map lights. During heavy rain, water pools and causes the interior lights to turn on…

Q3 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2017 3800
2018 12600
2019 41000
2020 36630
2021 31520
2022 53410
2023 1201

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

Questions

Does the 2020 Audi Q3 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2020 Audi Q3, the most recent reported on September 11, 2026 (Steering). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Audi Q3?
Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (22 complaints), followed by engine (20).
How many 2020 Audi Q3 complaints mention a crash or fire?
3 of 66 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 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 7, 2026.