Every 2021 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 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 22V673000
Aug 9, 2022Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Audi Q3 vehicles. The vent pipe within the fuel tank may have been damaged during fuel tank assembly.
- Risk
- A damaged vent pipe may allow fuel to spill out of the filler neck when the fuel cap is opened, increasing the risk of an injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect the internal vent pipe for damage and replace the charcoal canister and the fuel tank, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20DS.
Full recall details for 22V673000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 21V606000
May 8, 2021Seat Belts:Rear/Other:Retractor
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69CR (VW) and 69CS (Audi).
Full recall details for 21V606000 →
2021 Audi Q3 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Audi Q3, reporting 2 crashes, 2 injuries. Audi has issued at least 870 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
- Fuel/Propulsion System4
- Electrical System3
- Engine3
- Seat Belts2
- Unknown Or Other2
- Exterior Lighting1
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (253)
- Equipment (217)
- Structure (105)
- Unknown Or Other (96)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (50)
- Suspension (43)
Read Audi Q3 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Audi Q3. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“I was traveling approximately 50 mph on a highway when we were rear-ended. The car spun around and we were both thrown forward due to the malfunctioning of both the driver and passenger seat belts. Further inspection found the rear seatbelts as well did not function properly.”
2021 AUDI Q3Jul 25, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11534285
“The contact owns a 2021 Audi Q3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized. The " Steering Failure " message was displayed.”
2021 AUDI Q3Aug 17, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11757395
“The contact owns a 2021 Audi Q3. The contact stated while attempting to refuel the vehicle, fuel spilled out of the filler neck and fell onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel tank needed to be replaced.”
2021 AUDI Q3Jun 3, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11741834
“I am reporting a recurring fuel system defect affecting my Audi Q3, consistent with Safety Recall 20YF – Suction Jet Pump.”
2021 AUDI Q3May 30, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11664032
“By the dome light, it leaks water when it is pouring rain very heavily. It also drips water by the passenger side shade visor. The dome lights will dim and get brighter consistently as it is dripping.”
2021 AUDI Q3May 29, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11663688
Check your Q3 by VIN
Not every 2021 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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