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Audi Q3 Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 11 model years, NHTSA lists 22 recalls and 239 owner complaints for the Audi Q3. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Audi Q3 by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Audi Q3 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2025 Audi Q3 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2024 Audi Q3 | 2 | 18 | |
| 2022 Audi Q3 | 0 | 34 | |
| 2021 Audi Q3 | 3 | 15 | |
| 2020 Audi Q3 | 3 | 66 | |
| 2019 Audi Q3 | 4 | 10 | |
| 2018 Audi Q3 | 1 | 26 | |
| 2017 Audi Q3 | 3 | 8 | |
| 2016 Audi Q3 | 3 | 28 | |
| 2015 Audi Q3 | 2 | 24 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Audi models.
Audi Q3: questions owners ask
Which Audi Q3 year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Audi Q3 model years with the most are the 2020 (66), 2022 (34) and 2016 (28). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Audi Q3 years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2017 (8), 2019 (10) and 2021 (15), out of 9 model years from 2015 to 2024. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Audi Q3 have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 9 Audi Q3 model years, 22 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2019 (4), 2016 (3) and 2017 (3). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Audi Q3 years have the most stalling complaints?
22 owner complaints across 3 Audi Q3 model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2020 (13), 2018 (6) and 2015 (3) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
How often does the Audi Q3 fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Audi Q3's first-time failure rate ranged from 6.5% for cars first registered in 2021 to 29.2% for 2011, across 11 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, suspension, lights and electrics. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.