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Audi Q3

Model years 2008–2026 in the US safety record. Years that drew the most complaints: 2020. Fewest complaints: 2008, 2017, 2023.

242owner complaints
19recall campaigns
6,488service bulletins
19model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2020. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

’08’11’14’17’20’23’2666’08’11’14’17’20’23’2666

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

New York safety inspections

Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2023.

0.0%0.5%1.1%’15’17’20’22’23’24’260.1%0.0%0.5%1.1%’15’19’22’23’25’260.1%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
2026 Q36100 · 0
2025 Q3411520 · 0
2024 Q31823342 · 0
2023 Q3214230 · 1
2022 Q33455421 · 0
2021 Q31536302 · 0
2020 Q3Most complaints6636943 · 0
2019 Q31046670 · 0
2018 Q32614610 · 0
2017 Q3834870 · 0
2016 Q32835571 · 1
2015 Q32426500 · 0
2014 Q3001570 · 0
2013 Q3001520 · 0
2012 Q3001400 · 0
2011 Q3001210 · 0
2010001190 · 0
2009001060 · 0
200810960 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Electrical system64
  • Engine57
  • Unknown or other50
  • Fuel/propulsion system33
  • Steering21
  • Air bags16
  • Service brakes13
  • Power train13

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Fatal crashes in the US

From 2020 to 2023, 40 Q3 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 18 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.

Model yearVehicles in fatal crashesDeaths in the vehicleRolled over
2022830
2021500
20201083
2019100
2018511
2017421
2016310
2015431

NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count

Crash-test ratings by year

NHTSA 5-star results for 11 model-year variants; 5 of 5 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

YearVariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
20272027 AUDI Q3 SUV ICE AWD————0.0 %
20262026 AUDI Q3 SUV N/A AWD————0.0 %
20252025 Audi Q3 SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16.4 %
20242024 Audi Q3 SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16.4 %
20212021 Audi Q3 SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16.4 %
20202020 Audi Q3 SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16.4 %
20192019 Audi Q3 SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16.4 %
20182018 Audi Q3 SUV AWD————0.0 %
20172017 Audi Q3 SUV AWD————0.0 %
20162016 Audi Q3 SUV AWD————0.0 %
20152015 Audi Q3 SUV AWD————0.0 %

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain

Fuel consumption by year

Official Canadian test results for 12 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 9.2–10.6 L/100 km.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2026Q3 TFSI quattro · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AM710.88.19.6225
2025Q3 40 TFSI quattro · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AS810.78.09.5224
2024Q3 40 TFSI quattro · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AS810.78.19.5224
2023Q3 40 TFSI quattro · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AS810.98.09.6224
2022Q3 40 TFSI quattro · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AS810.47.79.2215
2021Q3 40 TFSI quattro · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AS810.67.79.3218
2020Q3 quattro · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AS812.38.610.6248
2019Q3 quattro · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AS812.38.610.6248
2018Q3 · Compact · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AS611.68.310.1236
2017Q3 · Compact · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AS611.98.410.3243
2016Q3 · Compact · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AS612.08.210.3242
2015Q3 · Compact · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AS612.08.210.3237

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

In New Zealand

3,902 Q3 cars are on the New Zealand register; 24% arrived as used imports.

Model yearRegisteredSold new in NZUsed imports
20262362360
20251201191
20241891890
20232312301
20224003907
20213183171
20203022955
20191421375
2018896821
201713510132
201622713588
2015351186159
2014393206185
2013476205264
2012292127160
2011101

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

In the Netherlands

31,753 Q3 cars are on Dutch roads; 63% arrived later as imports, and 670 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.

First registeredOn the roadImportedMedian list price
20262,1337%€64,812
202549826%€64,130
20241,81147%€61,410
20232,55667%€62,259
20224,79780%€59,125
20214,75282%€58,246
20202,88975%€58,679
20193,22275%€59,142
201893661%€50,657
20171,27267%€51,320
20161,35562%€49,754
20151,42556%€49,366
20141,33650%€47,806
201397050%€53,905
20121,64938%€52,978
201115268%€54,444

RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new

In Finland

3,944 Q3 cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 52% petrol, 48% diesel; 23% of all are hybrids. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.

First registeredIn useAverage mileage
2026120—
202539—
202443—
202315723,000 km
202231365,000 km
202134167,000 km
202021480,000 km
201928085,000 km
2018194119,000 km
2017284135,000 km
2016403158,000 km
2015427168,000 km
2014455192,000 km
2013243205,000 km
2012377208,000 km
201154228,000 km

Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0

Road collisions in Great Britain

From 2021 to 2025, 1,935 Q3 cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 16 of those collisions were fatal and 355 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.

YearCars in injury collisionsFatalSerious
20254724101
2024359368
2023405366
2022388468
2021311252

Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count

In the United Kingdom

173,665 Q3 cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.

BuiltLicensedOff the road (SORN)
20259,95565
202412,89443
202311,40725
202210,78335
202111,02330
202012,54038
201913,688134
201812,43071
201716,184114
201616,704119
201514,04199
201413,532177
201311,557198
20126,477152
201145022

Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0

MOT test results in Great Britain

119,873 Q3 cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 84% passed first time, against 79% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.

First registeredTestsPassed first timeAll cars that yearAverage mileage
202144393%91%24,000 mi
202012,91693%88%23,600 mi
201914,21392%86%30,100 mi
201812,63089%84%38,600 mi
201716,12787%82%47,300 mi
201616,58684%79%57,000 mi
201514,19482%75%65,600 mi
201413,84778%72%75,100 mi
201311,69874%68%85,400 mi
20126,73372%66%92,500 mi
201148671%63%91,400 mi

Why they fail

Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).

AreaQ3All cars, same ages
Tyres5.4%5.9%
Suspension5.3%4.9%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.7%6.8%
Brakes2.5%4.3%
Visibility2.0%3.8%
Noise, emissions and leaks1.3%1.7%
Body, chassis, structure0.6%1.5%
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems0.4%0.5%

DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail

New registrations in Europe

837,215 new Audi Q3 cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2011 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (26,733), Italy (12,896), France (10,429).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
202277,596Germany, Italy, France1,691123 (WLTP)115
202175,527Germany, Italy, France1,688130 (WLTP)116
202081,794Germany, United Kingdom, Italy1,647167 (WLTP)119
201987,811Germany, United Kingdom, Italy1,638172 (WLTP)121
201857,493Germany, United Kingdom, Spain1,556162 (WLTP)109
201774,509Germany, United Kingdom, Italy1,581135 (NEDC)113
201688,445Germany, United Kingdom, Italy1,616—115
201578,155Germany, United Kingdom, Italy1,614—118
201471,147Germany, United Kingdom, Italy1,600—117
201370,302Germany, United Kingdom, France1,604—117
201268,195Germany, Italy, France1,601—120
20116,241Germany, France, Spain1,613—125

Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement

Real-world fuel consumption

63,665 Audi Q3 cars registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel versions average 6.7 l/100 km on the road, against 5.6 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 19% more. Plug-in hybrids use 5.9 l/100 km against 1.6 l/100 km on paper, with 28% of their distance covered with the engine off.

FuelCarsOn the roadWLTPDifferenceAverage distance so far
Petrol14,9348.27.2+14%24,000 km
Petrol hybrid8,3267.86.7+17%35,000 km
Diesel34,4726.75.6+19%41,000 km
Plug-in hybrid5,9335.91.6+280%22,000 km

Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0

What it costs in fuel

On real-world figures the diesel Audi Q3 uses 6.7 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 1,000 litres: €2,271 at this week's average price in Germany, its largest market in Europe.

CountryDieselPetrolPetrol hybridPetrol per litreDiesel per litre
Germany€2,271€2,693€2,546€2.18€2.27
United Kingdom£1,997£2,158£2,040£1.75£1.99
Italy€2,249€2,491€2,355€2.02€2.24
France€2,350€2,755€2,604€2.23€2.35
Spain€1,893€2,201€2,081€1.78€1.89
United States$1,661$1,399$1,322$1.13$1.66

Fuel for 15,000 km (9,300 miles) a year at real-world consumption. Pump prices with taxes, week of 19 October 2026: European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, US Energy Information Administration. Non-euro EU prices are in euros as the Bulletin publishes them.

Work it out for your driving

Compare running costs of other models

EU safety alerts

Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Q3 in at least 12 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.

SR/02351/26 · Injuries28 Aug 2026 · Q3

Due to irregularities in the manufacturing process, the seat belts may not be properly secured to the vehicle body. In such cases, the restraint effectiveness of the affected seat belts cannot be relied upon, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not…

SR/02287/26 · Injuries21 Aug 2026 · Q3

A joint on the pyrotechnic gas generator in the front seat belt pretensioners may not have been properly welded. In the event of an accident, small parts could detach, increasing the risk of injury to passengers. The product does not comply with the Regulation…

A12/02452/24 · Injuries30 Aug 2024 · Q3, Q3 Sportback, Q3 Sportback e-tron, Q3 e-tron

The seat belt's retraction mechanism doesn't work properly. This may result in a loose roll and insufficient tension of the seatbelt, increasing the risk of an injury in the event of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval …

A12/03031/23 · Injuries15 Dec 2023 · A4, A5, Q3, Q7, Q8

A defective welding seam on the front seat back frame can break in the event of an accident. As a result, the person sitting in the seat may hit their head on the B-pillar, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the a…

A12/00667/22 · Fire, Injuries6 May 2022 · A3 e-tron, Q3 e-tron

The fuse in the high-voltage (HV) system may have been produced with an insufficient amount of extinguishing sand. In the event of a short circuit in the high-voltage system, a voltage flashover could occur inside the vehicle and subsequently pose a risk of fi…

A12/00541/22 · Burns, Fire8 Apr 2022 · Q3, TT

Design engine covers installed on all affected vehicles could detach from their fixings depending on the conditions of use (e.g. very sporty driving, or poor road surfaces) and their age. A loose engine cover could come into contact with the hot area of the ex…

A12/01389/21 · Injuries1 Oct 2021 · A3, Q3

The bolt of the pressure-input shaft situated between the electromechanical brake servo and the brake pedal may come loose.As a result, the mechanical connection between the brake pedal and thebrake servo would no longer be guaranteed, increasing the risk of a…

A12/00679/21 · Injuries21 May 2021 · Q3, Q3 RS

The safety belt restraint system might only work to a limited extent in the event of sharp braking or lateral tilting of the vehicle.This will lead to an increased risk of injury.

A12/00345/21 · Injuries12 Mar 2021 · Q2, Q3

Due to a manufacturing error, a weld joint between the brake pedal and the brake-pedal plate could break when the brake pedal is suddenly applied.This can result in complete detachment of the brake-pedal plate, increasing the risk of an accident.

A12/00221/21 · Injuries19 Feb 2021 · Q3

Due to a manufacturing error, the belt-pulley securing ring of the steering system may not be fully engaged. As a result, the securing ring may become detached and subsequently jam with surrounding components, leading to possible locking of the steering system…

A12/01482/20 · Injuries13 Nov 2020 · A4, A5, Q3

The screw connection attaching the seat frame to the seat rail may not be correctly executed. As a result, it may fail in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of injury.

A12/00879/20 · Injuries12 Jun 2020 · Q3

The breaking point for the release of the front passenger airbag in the console may not have been fabricated correctly. As a result, the airbag may not penetrate the console as required in the event of deployment.This will impair its restraining and protective…

Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0

Recalls

19 campaigns cover the Q3; the latest 12 are below.

26V590000 · Steering11 Sept 2026 · 2019, 2020, 2021

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.

26V209000 · Visibility1 Apr 2026 · 2026

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2026 Q3 vehicles. Incorrect software may allow remote sunroof closing from a distance that prevents the operator from clearly seeing the sunroof. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

25V082000 · Back over prevention12 Feb 2025 · 2024, 2025

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."

24V251000 · Air bags3 Apr 2024 · 2023, 2024

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.

22V815000 · Tires31 Oct 2022 · 2019

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

22V806000 · Equipment26 Oct 2022 · 2022

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

22V701000 · Visibility19 Sept 2022 · 2022

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi Q3 vehicles. A window manufacturing error may allow the rear window to crack or break.

22V673000 · Fuel system, gasoline8 Sept 2022 · 2021, 2022

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.

22V064000 · Back over prevention7 Feb 2022 · 2022

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 Audi Q3 vehicles that failed to receive the software update under Recall 21V-825 (91CR). A software error may prevent the rearview image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

21V825000 · Back over prevention20 Oct 2021 · 2022

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

21V606000 · Seat belts5 Aug 2021 · 2021

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."

21V027000 · Steering27 Jan 2021 · 2019

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling one 2019 Audi Q3 vehicle. Production deviation in the belt pully can prevent the circlip from properly engaging the steering rack.

NHTSA recalls