Does the 2024 Audi Q3 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 Audi Q3, the most recent reported on February 12, 2025 (Back over prevention: software). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Audi Q3?

Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (6 complaints), followed by service brakes (5).

How many 2024 Audi Q3 complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 18 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2024 Audi Q3 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 18 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2024 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.

2024 Audi Q3 recalls

Back over prevention: software

NHTSA campaign 25V082000 · reported February 12, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 29,569 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tiguan, 2023 Arteon, and 2024-2025 Audi Q3 vehicles. An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
The risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners April 3, 2024, and Volkswagen owners November 18, 2025.Volkswagen owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91NY and (Audi) 90AV.

Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger

NHTSA campaign 24V251000 · reported April 3, 2024 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 91 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
The risk: A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.

Most reported problems

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

Electrical system6
Service brakes5
Unknown or other5
Power train2
Steering2
Air bags1
Back over prevention1
Engine1
Exterior lighting1
Forward collision avoidance1

What owners report

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

Sep 1, 2026 · Service brakes · crash reported
I am submitting this complaint because I have experienced serious safety-related concerns involving Audi vehicles, and I am extremely concerned that these issues could result in a serious accident, injury, or loss of life. My personal vehicle is a **2024 Audi Q3**, which has experienced safety-related problems…

Apr 1, 2026 · Power train
Lease Begin Date: May 1, 2024 Mileage at time of first incident: 16800 Current Mileage: 17,500 Incident Description: This vehicle has exhibited unintended rearward movement on two separate occasions following a "Drive System Malfunction" warning, each occurring immediately after shifting into Drive on an incline. The…

Jan 27, 2026 · Air bags · 4,000 miles · crash reported
The contact owns a 2024 Audi Q3. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, a second vehicle T- Boned crashed into the driver's side of the vehicle. During the crash, no air bags deployed, and the collision avoidance system did not activate to alert the driver. The contact sustained back and neck…

Dec 22, 2025 · Service brakes
The rear inner brake pads wore out much faster then the outer brake pads on the vehicle. On July 16, 2025, the car was taken in for service at an Audi dealership (Hoffman Audi in East Hartford, CT) and the inner brake pads were reported to be at 4mm. The car had 19,678 miles. On 12/18/2025 the car was serviced with…

Dec 16, 2025 · Unknown or other
THE FIRST WEEK OF BUYING THIS VECHILE THERE WAS A CHIP MALFUCTION ON THE AUDI Q3 2024. THE AUDI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER TOLD ME IT WAS JUST A SENSOR. I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE DIOS DONE AND EVERTHING COME BACK FINE. HOWEVER, WHEN WHEN THE BATTERY WAS DISCONNECT THE START STOP SYSTEM HAD ISSUE THEN WENT AWAY. ALONG WITH…

Q3 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2021	3	15	2	0
2022	5	34	1	0
2023	1	2	0	1
2024	2	18	2	0
2025	1	4	0	0
2026	1	6	0	0

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

Questions

Does the 2024 Audi Q3 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 Audi Q3, the most recent reported on February 12, 2025 (Back over prevention: software). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Audi Q3?: Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (6 complaints), followed by service brakes (5).
How many 2024 Audi Q3 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 18 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 September 1, 2026.