Every 2019 Audi Q3 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Steering · NHTSA 26V590000
Oct 10, 2026Steering
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan, 2018-2019 Atlas, and 2019-2021 Audi Q3 vehicles. One of the bolts that attaches the steering rack to the subframe may corrode and break. If this happens, the steering rack housing can break.
- Risk
- A broken steering rack housing can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the right-side steering rack mounting bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 10, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 48LG and 48VT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 16, 2026.
Full recall details for 26V590000 →Tires · NHTSA 22V815000
Oct 31, 2022Tires:Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
- Risk
- An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audis customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Audi) 45J7, and (VW) 45J6 and 45J8.
Full recall details for 22V815000 →Steering · NHTSA 21V027000
Jan 27, 2021Steering:Critical Fasteners
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling one 2019 Audi Q3 vehicle. Production deviation in the belt pully can prevent the circlip from properly engaging the steering rack.
- Risk
- The circlip can detach and catch on surrounding components, causing the steering system to lock and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Audi will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall was completed February 28, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 48P7.
Full recall details for 21V027000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 20V273000
May 13, 2020Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q3 vehicles. The passenger air bag may not properly deploy through the instrument panel tear seam.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the passenger air bag may not properly deploy and inflate, and small plastic parts may enter the cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the instrument panel and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 10, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70H7.
Full recall details for 20V273000 →
2019 Audi Q3 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Audi Q3. Audi has issued at least 859 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System3
- Engine2
- Forward Collision Avoidance2
- Fuel/Propulsion System2
- Exterior Lighting1
- Power Train1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (249)
- Electrical System (227)
- Unknown Or Other (92)
- Structure (89)
- Steering (49)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (47)
Read Audi Q3 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Audi Q3. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“The contact owns a 2019 Audi Q3. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving while it was raining, the contact felt water dripping on her.”
2019 AUDI Q3Apr 24, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11656567
“After multiple attempts to have my 2019 Audi Q3 repaired the vehicle is still sitting at Audi of Columbia with the following issues (leaking water, drainage system is compromised, mold in the roof lining, sunroof is leaking).”
2019 AUDI Q3Feb 11, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11506722
“Vehicle stalls even while actively engaged in driving. Audi diagnosed performing as designed and advised nothing that they can do until diagnosed as "not performing as designed". Poses imminent crash issue as vehicle will stall at any time. Please investigate.”
2019 AUDI Q3Nov 18, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11494165
“While driving, Audi Pre sense warning illuminated on dash, then emergency braking occurred while seatbelt tightened. There were no other cars around (neither in front or on the side) I did not hit anything in the street. Safety put at risk from unnecessary braking. Thankfully no cars were behind me.”
2019 AUDI Q3Jul 15, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11474208
“Vehicle fuel pump fails intermittently even while actively engaged in driving. Engine stalled while driving putting me at risk for an accident. Issue was hard to diagnose because the fault would clear after an episode and reappear 300-400 miles after being driven again.”
2019 AUDI Q3Apr 22, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11461748
Check your Q3 by VIN
Not every 2019 Audi Q3 is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Audi dealer.
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