Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Registered new in Europe in 2013
70,302 new Audi Q3 cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2013; the largest markets were Germany (25,084), the United Kingdom (12,786), France (8,511).
- Average mass
- 1,604 kg
- Average power
- 117 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 85% · Petrol 15%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Engines
The most common engines in 2013 Audi Q3 cars on Dutch roads are the 2.0 petrol (125 kW, 168 hp), 2.0 petrol (155 kW, 208 hp) and 2.0 diesel (103 kW, 138 hp), out of 4 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 petrol | 125 kW 168 hp | 661 |
| 2.0 petrol | 155 kW 208 hp | 132 |
| 2.0 diesel | 103 kW 138 hp | 87 |
| 2.0 diesel | 130 kW 174 hp | 70 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
970 first registered in 2013 are on Dutch roads; 50% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €53,905.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde468
- Band onvoldoende profiel305
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm186
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld164
- Veer gebroken of gescheurd82
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage74
- Band beschadigd74
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht63
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
11,557 cars built in 2013 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 198 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 11,698 of these cars first registered in 2013 took their annual MOT test. 74% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2013 the figure was 68%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 10.6% | 10.4% |
| Tyres | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.0% | 12.5% |
| Brakes | 4.0% | 6.8% |
| Visibility | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.1% | 2.7% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
243 of these cars first registered in 2013 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 205,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
476 2013 cars are on the New Zealand register; 55% arrived as used imports, 43% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2013 Audi Q3.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Audi told its dealers about the 2013 Audi Q3: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10251028 | Alignment - Repair Authorization |
| 10251027 | Tightening wheel bolts |
| 10251025 | Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation |
| 10251023 | Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation |
| 10251020 | Alignment - Repair Authorization |
| 10251018 | Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation |
| 10251017 | Alignment - Repair Authorization |
| 10251000 | Squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering |
| 10250982 | Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation |
| 10250971 | Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation |
| 10250966 | Brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines |
| 10250959 | Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid |
| 10250958 | Squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering |
| 10250950 | Tightening wheel bolts |
| 10250949 | Steering wheel leather damage, all vehicles |
| 10250944 | Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation |
| 10250665 | Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid |
| 10250664 | Squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering |
| 10250659 | Squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering |
| 10250476 | Model Year 2013 Alignment - Repair Authorization |
| 10250475 | Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation |
| 10249085 | Google Maps Street View (NVLW)) |
| 10249054 | Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota. |
| 10249053 | AC Pressure/Temperature Sensor |
| 10244037 | 2013 Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)