Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Registered new in Europe in 2014
71,147 new Audi Q3 cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2014; the largest markets were Germany (23,352), the United Kingdom (14,625), Italy (7,967).
- Average mass
- 1,600 kg
- Average power
- 117 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 79% · Petrol 21%
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 2014 Audi Q3 cars on Dutch roads are the 1.4 petrol (110 kW, 148 hp), 2.0 petrol (125 kW, 168 hp) and 2.0 diesel (103 kW, 138 hp), out of 5 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 petrol | 110 kW 148 hp | 836 |
| 2.0 petrol | 125 kW 168 hp | 299 |
| 2.0 diesel | 103 kW 138 hp | 78 |
| 2.0 petrol | 155 kW 208 hp | 77 |
| 2.0 diesel | 130 kW 174 hp | 40 |
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
1,336 first registered in 2014 are on Dutch roads; 50% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €47,806.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde765
- Band onvoldoende profiel375
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm229
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld218
- Roestschade as, wielgeleidingselement of reactiestang109
- Band beschadigd107
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht91
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage85
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
13,532 cars built in 2014 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 177 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, 13,847 of these cars first registered in 2014 took their annual MOT test. 78% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2014 the figure was 72%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 9.5% | 8.2% |
| Tyres | 6.3% | 6.8% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.1% | 10.0% |
| Brakes | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| Visibility | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.0% | 2.5% |
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
455 of these cars first registered in 2014 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 192,000 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
393 2014 cars are on the New Zealand register; 47% arrived as used imports, 52% 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 2014 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 2014 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 |
| 10250966 | Brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines |
| 10250959 | Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid |
| 10250958 | Squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering |
| 10250956 | Repair Authorization |
| 10250954 | Repair Authorization. |
| 10250953 | Repair Authorization |
| 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 |
| 10250475 | Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation |
| 10249678 | Vehicle condition report |
| 10249677 | Vehicle detail report |
| 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 |
| 10244038 | 2014 Scheduled Maintenance Intervals\ |
| 10243930 | This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)