NHTSA Data Explorer

Audi Q3 Quattro

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

317

Active records

Recalls

18

Active records

TSBs

1,713

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

8

Crashes

14

Fires

4

Top reported issues — Audi Q3 Quattro

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Condition issue

88

Operating state

88

Reporting mechanism

64

Driver assistance issue

47

Engine behavior

43

Fluid issue

37

Performance issue

32

Noise

28

Safety restraint issue

24

Braking behavior

23

Vibration/harshness

23

Steering behavior

22

Infotainment behavior

20

Lighting behavior

18

Access/entry issue

16

Electrical issue

14

Starting behavior

12

Powering on/off behavior

10

HVAC behavior

8

Thermal issue

8

Safety restraint behavior

7

Recent change

6

Smell

5

Communication/network issue

4

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

4

Wiper/washer behavior

3

Ride/handling behavior

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2015 AUDI Q3

Filed May 6, 2026


I am reporting that authorized dealer Audi Knoxville (Harper Auto Square) is KNOWINGLY AND WILLINGLY attempting to force me to operate an unsafe vehicle. Following an intake manifold repair, the dealership’s service staff identified carbon buildup and fouled spark plugs as a necessary repair, while the manufacturer (Audi of America) has reclassified it as 'maintenance' to avoid coverage. Because this critical 'top-end' work remains incomplete, the vehicle is at high risk for catastrophic…

2022 AUDI Q3

Filed May 6, 2026


Coolant leak was detected, multiple cracks in water pump. Once fixed 2 days later coolant got into wiring harness and caused multi system failure, car stalled on the freeway. Cost over $5k to fix at certified Audi dealer. Recall only covered until year 2021 and I have a 2022 model

2020 AUDI Q3

Filed May 3, 2026


Last week 4/28/26, I purchased four Crossclimate 2 235/50R19 tires from Costco in [XXX] . Order #XXX. My question is two of the tires do not have a DOT number on the side wall. Two tires have DOT [1426] Along with [047X]. The other tires only have [047X]. No week or year of manufacture. Those tires appear to have a white powdery coating on the sidewall. I asked the technician at Costco about the missing DOT date on two of the tires. He didn't seem to know what I was taking about. Is…

2022 AUDI Q3

Filed Apr 21, 2026


Vehicle was serviced in 2025 for an electrical issue impacting multiple electrical components of car. Approximately one year later the car is back in the shop for both an electrical issue causing lane departure and now lane keep assist to trigger an error. I was told by the local dealership that it is likely related to an electrical module underneath the bumper of the rear of the car. The dealer is franchise and does not share records with other Audi dealerships and therefore unable to evaluate…

2022 AUDI Q3

Filed Apr 19, 2026


When I go to fill up gas in my car when its nearing empty, I put the hose in to fill it up and it stops almost immediately. Sometimes it leaks out.

2015 AUDI Q3

Filed Apr 17, 2026


Vehicle experiences sudden, intermittent loss of motive power, severe engine hesitation, and stalling while operating at highway speeds. Diagnostic scans confirm fault codes P2015 and P0341, indicating a failure of the intake manifold position sensor and camshaft position correlation. These mechanical failures, combined with extreme carbon buildup on the valves, create a hazardous operating condition where the vehicle cannot maintain safe speeds in high-traffic environments. The manufacturer…

2026 AUDI Q3

Filed Apr 7, 2026


The vehicle repeatedly disengages critical safety features, including Distance Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition, Adaptive Cruise Assist, Emergency Assist, and Active Front Assist, and displays a malfunction alert. Additionally, the vehicle has abruptly stopped without any identifiable cause while traveling on a straight roadway with no surrounding traffic. The dealer provided me with a brand new 2026 Q3 two weeks ago. The vehicle exhibited the problem described, and the dealer replaced it…

2024 AUDI Q3

Filed Apr 1, 2026


Lease Begin Date: May 1, 2024 Mileage at time of first incident: 16800 Current Mileage: 17,500 Incident Description: This vehicle has exhibited unintended rearward movement on two separate occasions following a Drive System Malfunction warning, each occurring immediately after shifting into Drive on an incline. The first incident occurred on February 20, 2025. Immediately after shifting into Drive, the vehicle displayed a Drive System Malfunction message and rolled backward before I was able to…

2018 AUDI Q3

Filed Feb 23, 2026


The contact owns a 2018 Audi Q3 equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: Conti ProContact, Tire Size: 255/40/19, DOT Number: (NA). While driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact experienced a blowout. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and replaced the tire. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. However, upon inspection, the contact found a hole the size of a quarter on the tire. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving approximately 20-30…

2016 AUDI Q3

Filed Feb 18, 2026


To Whom It May Concern: I am writing this communication to you per an attorney referral. I have an Audi that was included in the Turbo Class Action Lawsuit. See [XXX] My VIN was included in the lawsuit. The lawsuit was won on December 4th 2025. The class action lawsuit only covers and reimburses consumers who had paid out of pocket (prior to a certain date) expenses incurred fixing the Turbo. I have a letter from a Master Mechanic who is saying my engine problems are due to the turbo being bad…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.