Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Audi Q3, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine2
- Unknown or other1
- Electrical system1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2023 Audi Q3 failed the safety check 0.12% of the time — 82% less often than the average 2023 passenger car (0.69%). Median odometer at inspection: 10,701 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Real-world fuel consumption
20,692 Audi Q3 cars first registered in Europe in 2023 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel versions use 6.6 l/100 km on the road against 5.5 in the WLTP test (+21%).
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 6,569 | 8.0 | 7.0 | +14% |
| Petrol hybrid | 127 | 7.7 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Diesel | 11,145 | 6.6 | 5.5 | +21% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 2,851 | 6.1 | 1.5 | +313% |
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 2023 Audi Q3 cars on Dutch roads are the 1.4 hybrid (110 kW, 148 hp), 1.5 petrol (110 kW, 148 hp) and 1.5 hybrid (110 kW, 148 hp), out of 4 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 hybrid | 110 kW 148 hp | 1,659 |
| 1.5 petrol | 110 kW 148 hp | 765 |
| 1.5 hybrid | 110 kW 148 hp | 52 |
| 2.0 petrol | 140 kW 188 hp | 48 |
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
2,556 first registered in 2023 are on Dutch roads; 67% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €62,259.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde17
- Band onvoldoende profiel6
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld4
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm4
- Band beschadigd1
- Emissiebestrijdingssysteem niet compleet1
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht1
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage1
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
11,407 cars built in 2023 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 25 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
157 of these cars first registered in 2023 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 23,000 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
231 2023 cars are on the New Zealand register; 0% arrived as used imports, 100% 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 9.6–10.0 L/100 km (about 24–25 mpg US), CO₂ 224–233 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 40 TFSI quattro · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.9 | 8.0 | 9.6 |
| Q3 45 TFSI quattro · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.2 | 8.4 | 10.0 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2023 Audi Q3.
| 2024209 3 Apr 2024 | Airbag Issue: On certain vehicles, the passenger occupant detection system may malfunction. This could cause the airbag system to turn off the passenger-front airbag… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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 2023 Audi Q3: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011315 | On Audi vehicles manufactured within a specific period, the oil seal inside the thermostat may suffer from wear or deformation. This may result in leaks in the thermostat. |
| 11011313 | On Audi vehicles manufactured within a specific period, the oil seal inside the thermostat may suffer from wear or deformation. This may result in leaks in the thermostat. |
| 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. |
| 11011278 | This bulletin provides information regarding Audi connect & Infotainment Warranty Submission Instructions for MY23 and Onwards. |
| 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. |
| 11009966 | This TSB provides informatin when the Smartphone Interface disconnects/deactivates unexpetedly with Apple CarPlay. |
| 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. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)