17 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Audi Q3, across model years 2015–2026. Every recall repair is free at any Audi dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your Q3 by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Audi Q3 model years, the 2019 has the most recalls (4); the 2020 drew the most owner complaints (65).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Audi Q3 model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 23 |
| 2016 | 3 | 28 |
| 2017 | 3 | 8 |
| 2018 | 1 | 26 |
| 2019 | 4 | 10 |
| 2020 | 3 | 65 |
| 2021 | 3 | 15 |
| 2022 | 3 | 33 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 | 18 |
| 2025 | 1 | 4 |
| 2026 | 1 | 5 |
| 2027 | 0 | 0 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Volkswagen recalls certain 2019 Audi Q3 vehicles with a steering rack housing that may break, causing loss of steering control. Owners must have the right-side steering rack mounting bolt replaced free of charge by dealers.
Audi is recalling 2026 Q3 vehicles with software that may close sunroof without visible confirmation, risking injury. Owners must update software and manual free of charge.
Audi Q3 vehicles from 2022-2025 may have rearview camera software issues causing images to not display, increasing crash risk. Owners must update software via dealer.
Volkswagen Group recalls 2023 Audi S5 models with deactivated front passenger air bags that won't deploy during crashes, risking injury. Owners must contact dealers for free replacement of the seat occupant detection system control module.
Volkswagen Group recalls 2020 Audi A3s with potential tire pressure monitoring system failure, increasing crash risk. Owners must update TPMS software for safety.
When the Audi Q3 recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 237 complaints with NHTSA about the Audi Q3; the most reported area is electrical system. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
We have 17 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Audi Q3, covering model years 2015–2026. The most recent was issued Oct 10, 2026 (Steering).
The 2019 Audi Q3 has the most, with 4 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Steering (2), Visibility (2), Back Over Prevention (2), Air Bags (2).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Audi dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Audi to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Audi dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.