Does the 2021 Audi Q3 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2021 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 2021 Audi Q3?

Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (4 complaints), followed by electrical system (3).

How many 2021 Audi Q3 complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 15 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2021 Audi Q3 recalls and problems

3 recalls and 15 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2021 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.

2021 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.

Fuel system, gasoline: storage

NHTSA campaign 22V673000 · reported September 8, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 13,004 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Audi Q3 vehicles. The vent pipe within the fuel tank may have been damaged during fuel tank assembly.
The risk: A damaged vent pipe may allow fuel to spill out of the filler neck when the fuel cap is opened, increasing the risk of an injury.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the internal vent pipe for damage and replace the charcoal canister and the fuel tank, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20DS.

Seat belts · Seat belts: rear/other, retractor

NHTSA campaign 21V606000 · reported August 5, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 45,496 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69CR (VW) and 69CS (Audi).

Most reported problems

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

Fuel/propulsion system4
Electrical system3
Engine3
Seat belts2
Unknown or other2
Exterior lighting1
Forward collision avoidance1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Lane departure1
Seats1

What owners report

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

Aug 17, 2026 · Steering · 94,000 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Audi Q3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized. The " Steering Failure " message was displayed. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The…

Jun 3, 2026 · Fuel system, gasoline · 67,000 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Audi Q3. The contact stated while attempting to refuel the vehicle, fuel spilled out of the filler neck and fell onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The…

May 30, 2025 · Fuel/propulsion system
I am reporting a recurring fuel system defect affecting my Audi Q3, consistent with Safety Recall 20YF – Suction Jet Pump. The problem began as difficulty refueling and now mirrors an identical issue I experienced with a previous Audi A3, which ultimately leaked fuel severely both while driving and when parked. That…

May 29, 2025 · Unknown or other
By the dome light, it leaks water when it is pouring rain very heavily. It also drips water by the passenger side shade visor. The dome lights will dim and get brighter consistently as it is dripping. the driver side headlight also gets foggy when it rains, which causes the one side of the vehicle not being able to…

Mar 6, 2025 · Fuel/propulsion system
The car stalled while driving. There were no warning lights or indicators before the failure. The car was unable to be restarted so it was towed to a mechanic. It was discovered the car was out of gas however the gauge read there was still a lot of gas in the tank. We then took the car to an Audi service center and…

Q3 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2018	1	26	0	0
2019	4	10	0	0
2020	3	66	3	0
2021	3	15	2	0
2022	5	34	1	0
2023	1	2	0	1
2024	2	18	2	0

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

Questions

Does the 2021 Audi Q3 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2021 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 2021 Audi Q3?: Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (4 complaints), followed by electrical system (3).
How many 2021 Audi Q3 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 15 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 17, 2026.