Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Audi Q3, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system9
- Back over prevention8
- Fuel/propulsion system8
- Unknown or other5
- Lane departure4
- Forward collision avoidance3
- Engine3
- Equipment3
- Service brakes2
- Fuel system, gasoline1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 8 2022 Q3 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 3 people died inside them. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2022 Audi Q3 failed the safety check 0.36% of the time — 58% less often than the average 2022 passenger car (0.85%). Median odometer at inspection: 13,811 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2022
77,596 new Audi Q3 cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2022; the largest markets were Germany (26,733), Italy (12,896), France (10,429).
- Average mass
- 1,691 kg
- Average CO₂
- 123 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 115 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 44% · Petrol 31% · Petrol/electric 25%
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
Real-world fuel consumption
22,193 Audi Q3 cars first registered in Europe in 2022 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel versions use 6.7 l/100 km on the road against 5.6 in the WLTP test (+20%).
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 3,985 | 8.3 | 7.3 | +13% |
| Petrol hybrid | 5,173 | 7.8 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Diesel | 12,933 | 6.7 | 5.6 | +20% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 102 | 5.8 | 1.8 | +225% |
Litres per 100 km from the cars' own fuel meters (OBFCM), collected in 2024; the year is the year of first registration. All years together · European Environment Agency · CC BY 4.0
Engines
The most common engines in 2022 Audi Q3 cars on Dutch roads are the 1.4 hybrid (110 kW, 148 hp), 1.5 hybrid (110 kW, 148 hp) and 1.5 petrol (110 kW, 148 hp), out of 6 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 hybrid | 110 kW 148 hp | 3,676 |
| 1.5 hybrid | 110 kW 148 hp | 872 |
| 1.5 petrol | 110 kW 148 hp | 115 |
| 2.0 petrol | 140 kW 188 hp | 88 |
| 2.0 diesel | 110 kW 148 hp | 22 |
| 2.0 petrol | 180 kW 241 hp | 20 |
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
4,797 first registered in 2022 are on Dutch roads; 80% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €59,125.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde743
- Band onvoldoende profiel218
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld217
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm165
- Band beschadigd49
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht46
- Remschijf ernstig gecorrodeerd24
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage18
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
10,783 cars built in 2022 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 35 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
In Finland
313 of these cars first registered in 2022 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 65,000 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
400 2022 cars are on the New Zealand register; 2% arrived as used imports, 98% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 9.2–10.0 L/100 km (about 24–26 mpg US), CO₂ 215–233 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 40 TFSI quattro · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.4 | 7.7 | 9.2 |
| Q3 45 TFSI quattro · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.4 | 8.3 | 10.0 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
5 Transport Canada recalls for the 2022 Audi Q3.
| 2022611 26 Oct 2022 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, the infotainment main unit in the center console could fail. If this happens, the display screen will not turn on when you start t… |
| 2022503 8 Sept 2022 | Fuel System Issue: On certain vehicles, the vent pipe inside the fuel tank may be damaged. As a result, gasoline could spill out of the filler neck when you remove the fu… |
| 2022385 21 Jul 2022 | Wheels Issue: On certain vehicles, the rim size marking on the wheels may be unreadable. Canadian regulations require wheels to be clearly marked with the rim size. … |
| 2022054 7 Feb 2022 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, the software update for recall 91CR (Transport Canada Recall 2021-642) may not have been performed correctly. As a result, a secon… |
| 2021642 20 Oct 2021 | Visual System Issue: Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause a delay before the rearview camera image appears. Canadian regulations require the rearview im… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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."
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.
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.
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."
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."
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 2022 Audi Q3: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011308 | This bulletin provides information when DTC U112200 is stored in the lane change assistance control module. |
| 11011303 | This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate. |
| 11011296 | This bulletin provides service-info relating to lithium-ion high-voltage batteries; determining energy content. |
| 11011285 | This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings. |
| 11011282 | This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted. |
| 11011274 | This bulletin provides information when the restricted function icon for Audi Pre sense is displayed after engine starts. |
| 11011269 | This bulletin provides information about Audi pre sense warning, warning jolt, and/or brake engagement. |
| 11011263 | This bulletin provides information regarding cleaning exterior glass. |
| 11011241 | This bulletin provides information when the engine warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster, and the vehicle has reduced power. DTCs P256300, P056E00, P00AF00. |
| 11011240 | This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool |
| 11009997 | This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward. |
| 11009983 | Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available |
| 11009967 | This bulletin provides information when there is an issue with wireless charging/wireless charging not working with Audi Phone Box. |
| 11009965 | This bulletin provides information when the calendar function is not available. |
| 11009963 | This bulletin provides information when there is a software error, passive/sporadic, DTC U178500, OCU3. |
| 11009962 | This bulletin provides information when there is interference on telephone calls that is synced with the engine's RPMs. |
| 11009951 | This TSB provides information when the Virtual cockpit has a pixel error. |
| 11009948 | This bulletin provides information when there is noise from the backrest of the front seat. |
| 11009944 | This TSB provides information when the sun visor lighting is not working. |
| 11009943 | This TSB provides information when the wheel arch trim on the front fender is loose. |
| 11009941 | This bulletin provides diagnostic information regarding the locking system. |
| 11009939 | This bulletin provides information when a cracking noise is heard fron the front or rear end of the vehicle when changing direction. |
| 11009928 | This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds. |
| 11009393 | This bulletin provides information when the Audi Roadside or Audi Incident assistance call automatically hangs up after 30 seconds. |
| 11009388 | This bulletin provides information when ACC inop / PreSense Malfunction, DTC B200FF0 (sym 196672) in 0013. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)