Audi Q3 years to avoid
More than twice the Q3's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Audi Q3 years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Audi Q3 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Audi Q3 problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical64
- Engine59
- Fuel system37
- Driver assistance27
- Steering21
- Airbags16
- Transmission13
- Brakes13
- Lights11
- Body9
- Acceleration9
- Suspension8
Audi Q3 problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 6 | Driver assistance | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | - | 4 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | - | 18 | Electrical | 2 | 2 | ||
| 2023 | - | 3 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | 59 | 34 | Driver assistance | 5 | 1 | ||
| 2021 | 73 | 15 | Fuel system | 3 | 2 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2020 | 39 | 66 | Electrical | 1,937 | 3 | 3 | Avoid |
| 2019 | 86 | 10 | Electrical | 6,900 | 4 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2018 | 74 | 26 | Engine | 19,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 89 | 8 | Airbags | 3 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2016 | 68 | 29 | Electrical | 25,000 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 75 | 25 | Engine | 59,000 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 95 | 1 | Airbags | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 19
Audi Q3 warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
Audi Q3 in the news
Questions about the Audi Q3
What years of the Audi Q3 should you avoid?
2020. It has more than twice the Audi Q3's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2020 alone has 66, mostly about electrical and engine.
What is the best year for a used Audi Q3?
2017, 2019 and 2021 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (8, 10 and 15).
What is the most common problem with the Audi Q3?
Electrical, with 64 complaints across all years, followed by engine (59) and fuel system (37).
How many recalls does the Audi Q3 have?
19 recalls between 2008 and 2026. The 2022 model year has the most, with 5.
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