NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 6 owner complaints for the 2026 Audi Q3. Most complaints involve forward collision avoidance (4) and lane departure (3). The EPA rates it 25 mpg combined.
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."
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
“Supplemental update: Software patch failed to resolve safety defects. Post-update road test triggered a multi-system network cascade collapse across platform architecture. Symptoms include erratic turn signal hyper-blinking, cockpit blanking flashes, continuous speaker crackling with audio turned off, power memory seat failure, and mechanical rear differential clucking in reverse. Post-drive ODIS scan tool recorded active/static faults across primary safety modules: 1. Address 0022 (AWD Electronics) Fault U112100 Static: Total communication dropout to AWD module, disabling traction frameworks under load. 2. Address 0019 (Gateway Interface) Fault B184C00 Active: Cybersecurity firewall locked open in a continuous loop, causing data bus noise. 3. Diagnostic Filtering Block Fault U17A00 Static: Data prioritizing filter disabled, preventing timing signal regulation. 4. Address 0013 (Distance Radar) Fault U112200 Sporadic: Network corruption to Adaptive Cruise and Pre-Sense collision mitigation radar. 5. Address 0009 (Central Electronics) Fault U110B00: Loss of digital contact with primary exterior/interior lighting controls. 6. Address 006C (Peripheral Camera) &…”
“The primary infotainment control modules, central gateway network loop system, and driver assistance networks failed intermittently, and the entire vehicle is fully available for physical inspection upon request. Safety was severely compromised as the main infotainment display screen suffered sudden, total blackouts while actively driving forward and reversing, causing an immediate, simultaneous loss of both the visual backup camera feed and the audible proximity safety warning beeps. This system-wide failure leaves the driver entirely blind and deaf to hazards or vehicles behind them during reverse operation. The localized electrical and module communication problems were partially reproduced and confirmed by an authorized dealership service center, which pulled a stored fault memory code for network communication loss (U110B00) and confirmed the audio speaker crackling and accelerator pedal noise. The vehicle has been physically inspected by the authorized manufacturer dealership's shop foreman and technicians during an active service visit. Prior to the total component dropouts, the vehicle exhibited erratic, unprompted dimming of the exterior blind spot…”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,500 | 362 |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
1 safety recall as of Nov 11, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are forward collision avoidance (4), lane departure (3), power train (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2026 Audi Q3 at 25 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (1 version rated).