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2023 Audi Q3 problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2023 Audi Q3 has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated November 9, 2026.
- 1safety recall
- 2owner complaints
- 0crash reports
- 0fire reports
- 0injuries reported
The least complained-about Audi Q3 year on file: 2 complaints, against an average of 21 for the other model years.
Every Audi Q3 model year with its number of owner complaints. Pick a year to compare.
What goes wrong with the 2023 Audi Q3?
The components named most often in the 2 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
Has the 2023 Audi Q3 been recalled?
1 U.S. safety recall. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification: Front Passenger 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.
Risk: A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.
Is the 2023 Audi Q3 recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
UK DVSAA weld seam on the outer backrest frame of the front seats may not have been made correctly.
Risk: A weld seam on the outer backrest frame of the front seats may not have been made correctly.
Fix: Check the front seats and if required to replace the affected backrest.
EU Safety GateMoisture ingress in the steering rack area may cause corrosion of a steering rack bolt.As a result, the bolt could fracture and lead to a loss of steering capability, increasing the risk of an accident.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: 14/10/2026
EU Safety GateA defective welding seam on the front seat back frame can break in the event of an accident.As a result, the person sitting in the seat may hit their head on the B-pillar, increasing the risk of injury.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
What do 2023 Audi Q3 owners report?
2 of the 2 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
I purchased my 2023 Audi Q3 brand-new in March 2023. The vehicle currently has approximately 92,000 miles and has received regular oil changes and routine maintenance. While stopped at a red light, I experienced a sudden loss of propulsion. When the light turned green, I attempted to accelerate, but the vehicle would not move despite remaining in Drive with the engine running. I had to turn the vehicle completely off and restart it before it would move again. There were no check engine lights or dashboard warnings indicating a problem. I also began experiencing an unusual rattling noise coming…
If driving and the vehicle is put in park then put back into gear without turning off first, the vehicle will stall. Usually happens to me in parking lots but happened while I was parked on a hill. The vehicle stalled after being put in drive and started rolling down the hill - the power steering and ABS did not work. I had to apply the emergency break to get it to stop. This is a major safety concern. I've only had the car for a week and it has been happening the entire time. It is going in for service immediately.
2023 Audi Q3: questions owners ask
Is the 2023 Audi Q3 reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Audi Q3; the most common categories were engine (2, 100%), electrical system (1, 50%). There is 1 safety recall.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Audi Q3?
Across 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are engine (100% of complaints), electrical system (50% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2023 Audi Q3 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2023 Audi Q3; the most recent (campaign 24V251000, 2024-04-03) concerns Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification: Front Passenger. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Check your own Q3
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved November 9, 2026. Model year 2023 only; combines NHTSA's entries for AUDI Q3 and Q3. How these reports are made.
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