Every 2022 Audi Q3 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Equipment · NHTSA 22V806000
Oct 26, 2022Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment:Video (Touch)Screen/Monitor/Unit
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
Full recall details for 22V806000 →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 →Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 21V825000
Oct 20, 2021Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.
Full recall details for 21V825000 →
2022 Audi Q3 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Audi Q3, reporting 1 crashes, 2 injuries. Audi has issued at least 802 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 System9
- Back Over Prevention8
- Fuel/Propulsion System8
- Unknown Or Other5
- Forward Collision Avoidance4
- Lane Departure4
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (246)
- Equipment (167)
- Unknown Or Other (100)
- Structure (93)
- Suspension (38)
- Engine (37)
Read Audi Q3 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Audi Q3. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“Backup camera malfunctioned, and went black. It also didn't stop me from backing into a car.”
2022 AUDI Q3Aug 25, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11682906
Injury reported
“Driving on sunny day, 92 degrees. Turned AC on full blast and heard gunshot sound, sunroof glass completely exploded. Landed inside cabin and cut the driver and passenger, as the glass was incredibly sharp. Audi dealership will not even see vehicle, and stating that it is my fault.”
2022 AUDI Q3May 31, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11466700
“Description of Safety Failure:I am writing to report a recurring, premature safety failure of the fuel delivery system that poses an immediate risk of engine stalling at highway speeds. The original factory fuel pump failed at approximately 75,000 miles and required replacement.”
2022 AUDI Q3Sep 10, 2026 · TN
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11763399
“Dear Sir or Madam: I am submitting a safety complaint regarding my 2022 Audi Q3 involving water intrusion from the sunroof. At approximately 41,000 miles, approximately a month ago, water began leaking through the front edge of the sunroof despite the sunroof never being opened prior to the issue.”
2022 AUDI Q3Jun 3, 2026 · CT
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11741813
“Coolant leak was detected, multiple cracks in water pump. Once fixed 2 days later coolant got into wiring harness and caused multi system failure, car stalled on the freeway. Cost over $5k to fix at certified Audi dealer. Recall only covered until year 2021 and I have a 2022 model”
2022 AUDI Q3May 6, 2026 · CA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11735955
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