Across the 8 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns and 112 owner complaints for the Audi Q3. The 2016 model year has the most complaints (29).
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Not rated | 25 | |
| 2025 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 of 5 | 24 | |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | 0 | Not rated | 25 | |
| 2021 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 5 of 5 | 24 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 26 | 0 | Not rated | 23 | |
| 2017 | 3 | 8 | 0 | Not rated | 23 | |
| 2016 | 3 | 29 | 1 | Not rated | 23 | |
| 2015 | 2 | 24 | 0 | Not rated | 23 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2026 Q3 vehicles. Incorrect software may allow remote sunroof closing from a distance that prevents the operator from clearly seeing the sunroof. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."