2016 AUDI Q3

3 recalls, 38 complaints - 653 TSBs

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Audi Q3 vehicles equipped with LED headlights. An inoperable front turn signal may not illuminate an indicator, failing to alert the driver to the issue. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal ... Read more

Consequence

Without an indicator informing the driver of an inoperable turn signal, the driver may turn or change lanes without a signal, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the body control module (BCM), free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97DK.

23,241 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Audi Q3 vehicles. If the parking brake is used during emergency braking, the brake lights on the vehicle will not activate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number ... Read more

Consequence

A vehicle approaching from behind may not have any warning that the vehicle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 45G6.

24,754 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the sid... Read more

Consequence

If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97CB.

79,895 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

38 total complaints 1 crashes 1 fires

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	12
ENGINE	3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	3
POWER TRAIN	3
AIR BAGS	3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	2
SERVICE BRAKES	2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	1
STEERING	1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)	1

Incident date: Jan 12, 2024

Federal Safety Recall Fraud and Vehicle Endangerment Report Vehicle: 2022 Hyundai Elantra Blue Hybrid | Involved Dealerships: Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale & Larry H. Miller Hyundai Peoria This complaint documents severe federal safety recall fraud and mechanical endangerment by authorized ma... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2025

I was driving under normal conditions and the vehicle began lurching, limiting acceleration, with an error saying "reduce acceleration". Was able to get home but the next time the truck was started there was a check engine light and the vehicle was unable to shift into reverse gear. When attempting ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2025

The radio system failed two years ago Many drivers with the same car have similar problem.

Incident date: Dec 1, 2025

Subject: RECALL VIOLATION: Kia on the Boulevard (Philadelphia) - Refused Remedy, Charged $199, Returned Unsafe Vehicle Vehicle Information: [Year] Kia Optima Hybrid Dealership Name: Kia on the Boulevard Dealership Address: 11295 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19154 Complaint Description: 1. The... Read more

Incident date: Oct 15, 2025

Loss of power steering in cold temperatures with electronic power steering.

Incident date: Oct 15, 2025

Air bag issue light turn on, it said b1608 front satellite sensor bus initialization error LH code

Incident date: Oct 15, 2025

I was driving home from work one day on a Monday and my vehicle had a bunch of warning notifications pop up such as pre collision assist not available, blind spot assist not available, etc as well as a wrench icon popped up and stayed on stating to service 4wd. I stopped driving my vehicle until I c... Read more

Incident date: Apr 10, 2025

On about [XXX], I was driving and my engine felt like it missed and my check engine light came on and a message appeared telling me to get remote throttle serviced. The truck began to drive badly and lack of acceleration made it difficult to maneuver in traffic. The truck was very difficult to sta... Read more

Incident date: Jun 28, 2024

Steering sticks and does not return to center in sweeping turns. Clicking noise over bumps in very cold weather (may or may not be related--steering issue most concerning). Most prominent at higher speeds (for example, getting off of the highway) but occurs at any speed. Once you turn the wheel, it ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 22, 2024

originally coding a cylinder 2 misfire, I had spark plugs and coil packs replaced but the engine light continues to stay on. Have done multiple compression tests and it looks like the cylinder needs to be replaced and maybe the engine rebuilt. It wont pass inspection with the light on and the light ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 12, 2024

My brakes have failed on this car three times. I had new front and back brakes installed on [XXX] mileage 44882. Again my brakes failed on [XXX] mileage 47626. A new brake booster was installed along with front brakes. Again on [XXX] brakes failed again and a brake booster and front brakes were inst... Read more

Incident date: Aug 12, 2024

The headlights in front of truck are doing a flicker here and there. It is happening by itself, during normal operation. It kind of looks like I'm flashing my high beams when it happens. People may think I'm flashing my high beams at them when I'm not. I think other people are having the same issu... Read more

Incident date: Aug 12, 2024

have been searching for valid part for repair. Dealers state part discontinued. Today, incident where I braked heavily, almost lost control of my vehicle. Swerved and prevented accident. Safety issue and dangerous situation that may not be avoided next time. Sadly, feel dealer or manufacturer must b... Read more

Incident date: Jun 11, 2024

I’m not really sure what the problem was. I feel like the car may have lost power and I lost function of the car / brakes. I’m assuming it’s either an engine or electrical. Warning lights came on. Prior to losing function, the vehicle felt like it was sorta puttering. I’d give it the gas and... Read more

Incident date: Aug 30, 2023

Problem: When the ABS computer system (ABS) fails, the balance between front and rear brakes becomes abnormal even for a vehicle without ABS, it becomes rear biased. Making it unsafe to stop quickly. (90% of the brake force is to the rear). The cost of this part is too expensive for most people ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 25, 2023

The shifting was not working when making the selected gear and it was driving in an unintended direction when it was selected reversed. The car was driving forward when the operation selects was in reversed. The car was accelerated by itself when I was driving the car and the dashboard did not gave... Read more

Incident date: Jun 5, 2022

My vehicle's Airbag clock spring control unit has failed and does not work. This happened in June 2022. This part controls my airbag, my horn, vehicle display unit and other functions like the radio controls along with navigation. I had this confirmed by my local car repair shop. There is currently ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 5, 2022

Incident date: Nov 1, 2021

My rear lights are not working properly. I had a malfunction warning and for the right rear light. Which is making all the lights not functioning. It almost had me rear ended.

Incident date: Nov 1, 2021

My rear lights are not working properly. I had a malfunction warning and for the right rear light. Which is making all the lights not functioning. It almost had me rear ended.

Incident date: Aug 8, 2021

255/40 R19 100H Rear driver side tire spontaneously blew while parked. Tire side wall shows about 1.5 inch linear mark with irregular border (not cut by a person but occurred naturally). Also has a near by person's dash cam video showing gun like "pop" sound when the tire blew spontaneously.

Incident date: Jul 29, 2021

Failure of seal between injector and fuel rail caused fuel to be sprayed into engine compartment. I believe the injector seal was damaged during a prior service. Fuel sprayed onto the front of the engine and gasoline fumes filled cabin. Check engine light came on after engine died from lack of fuel... Read more

Incident date: Jul 19, 2021

Passenger-side rear seat belt buckle (latch) no longer secures the seat belt tongue (latch plate). Repeated attempts were made to engage the tongue and reset the buckle with no success. Seat is currently unusable.

Incident date: Mar 6, 2021

MY AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON , SCAN SAYS THAT IGNITER IS SHORTING TOO GROUND, PASSANGER SIDE ISSUE Q3 'S ARE BUILT ON THE A3 PLATFORM AND SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER THE A3 AIRBAG RECALL 2015-2019

Incident date: Mar 3, 2021

DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE CAR LOSES CONTROL AND IS FISHTAILING. I WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL AND PULL OFF THE ROAD AT AN EXIT RAMP. THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE WAS COMPLETELY BLOWN OUT. I DO NOT RECALL RUNNING OVER ANYTHING OR HEARING A POP, THE TIRE SIMP... Read more

Incident date: Aug 14, 2020

CONTINUE TO MALFUNCTION WHILE DRIVING. LIGHT,BRAKE, SEAT LIGHT,SYSTEM LIGHT,TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT, STEERING LIGHT, EVERYTHING IS MALFUNCTION INCLUDING THE BATTERY LIFHT,LIGHT, UT WOULDN'T START,HAD THE BATTERY REPLACE AND ALL THE LIGHTS STILL ON ON THE VEHICLE. AFAID TO DRIVE IT THAT IT COULD CATCH ON... Read more

Incident date: Aug 14, 2020

Incident date: Feb 5, 2020

OCCASIONAL SHORTAGE IN TURN SIGNAL AND BREAK LIGHTS.

Incident date: Oct 21, 2019

I WAS DRIVING AND SMELLED FIRE/SMOKE FROM THE DASHBOARD. THERE WAS THE START OF A FIRE AND SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM BEHIND THE MMI SCREEN. THE CONNECTION FOR PHONE GOT CHOPPY BUT DID NOT GO OUT COMPLETELY.

Fire

Incident date: Aug 16, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 AUDI Q3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START PROPERLY AND WOULD CONSTANTLY DECELERATE WHILE IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE FAILURES OFTEN. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AUDI DOMINION (21105 I-... Read more

Incident date: Aug 16, 2018

Incident date: Nov 1, 2017

THE RADIO TO THE VEHICLE BECOMES NON-OPERATIONAL INTERMITTENTLY, I.E. THIS HAS TAKEN PLACE IN THE PAST TWO CONSECUTIVE DAYS. START THE CAR IN THE MORNING, AND NOTICED NO RADIO, AND LOSS OF VOLUME CONTROL. AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME, THE RADIO BECOMES FUNCTIONAL, AND THE VOLUME CONTROL IS ENABLED. THIS... Read more

Incident date: Oct 2, 2017

THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAS FAILED TWICE WITH NO WARNING. THE CAR HAD TO TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP THE FIRST TIME TO HAVE THE BATTERY REPLACED. THE SECOND TIME WE COULD JUMP IT AND DRIVE IT THERE AND THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY AGAIN. THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED THAT THERE IS A KNOWN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR CURREN... Read more

Incident date: Jun 16, 2017

POWER STEERING FAILURE ON AUDI Q3 2016 MY CAR HAS FAILED ON ME TWICE. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE STEERING WHEEL STOPS WORKING DURING LONG COMMUTES. IT HAS HAPPENED TWICE THAT DURING A 100 MILE JOURNEY, I STOP THE ENGINE AND START IT AGAIN AND THE STEERING WHEEL IS STIFF. THE FIRST TIME I CALLED ROAD... Read more

Incident date: Feb 8, 2017

TODAY WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2017, AT APPROXIMATELY 11:00 HRS. I HIT THE BUTTON TO POWER DOWN THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW. THE WINDOW RECESSED INTO THE DRIVER SIDE PANELS, HOWEVER THE WINDOW RESET ITSELF TO THE TOP OF THE WINDOW ELECTRONICALLY MOVING UP AND DOWN WITHOUT ANY PROMPTING ON MY PART. I... Read more

Incident date: Oct 3, 2016

BACKUP CAMERA AND ALARM SYSTEM FAILED TO ACTIVATE RESULTING IN BACK-UP COLLISION WITH ANOTHER CAR, NO PERSONAL INJURIES. OWNER WAS NOT WARNED ABOUT DELAYS IN CAMERA/ALARM ACTIVATION AT DEALER ORIENTATION. OWNERS MANUAL PROVIDES NO SUCH WARNINGS. P 87 OF MANUAL, LAST ITEM UNDER "INFOTAINMENT SYS... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Sep 23, 2016

ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS (8/26/16, 9/23/16, 9/26/16, 10/2/16, 10/27/16) THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START AS IT IS NOT RECOGNIZING THE KEYS. THE COMPUTER SYSTEM SAYS "NO KEY IDENTIFIED." AFTER MORE THAN ONE TRY TO START THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE LOCKS. THE CAR HAS BEEN TO AUDI ON 3 OCCASIONS TO TROUBLESHOOT THIS... Read more

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2016 AUDI Q3

2016 Audi Q3 SUV FWD

Category	Rating
Rollover Risk	0.0%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	No
Lane Departure Warning	No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

EPA Fuel Economy, 2016 AUDI Q3

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (S8) (Front-Wheel Drive)	20.0	28.0	23.0	Premium	$3,300

CO2 Emissions: 391.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 AUDI Q3

653 manufacturer communications from 465 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	92
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	60
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	46
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	41
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	29
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	22
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	20
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	20

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when there are scratches, or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles in the housing.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides general information regarding outside air temperature readings.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when there is noise from around the instrument cluster.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when there is noise when steering.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when DTC P0A7D00 is stored.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when the remote control key is inoperative.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information if there is noise when steering the vehicle.

010000 STEERING

This bulletin provides information if there is noise when steering the vehicle.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information on visual concerns with the headlight lens.

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

This bulletin provides information on visual concerns with the headlight lens.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when the exterior lights have moisture accumulation.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This bulletin provides information when the exterior lights have moisture accumulation.

119340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS

This bulletin provides information when the all-wheel drive coupling does not work, the fuse is blown or the DTC C111204 is stored in the all-wheel drive control module.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when the all-wheel drive coupling does not work, the fuse is blown or the DTC C111204 is stored in the all-wheel drive control module.

162210 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS:ACTIVE SHUTTERS/GRILL

This bulletin provides information for when the rear lights do not switch from bumper to hatchgate.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when the rear lights do not switch from bumper to hatchgate.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for when the rear lights do not switch from bumper to hatchgate.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

This bulletin provides information for when there are noises from the headliner/sunroof area.

275300 LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR

This bulletin provides information for when the lane change assist radars cannot be calibrated after replacement.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This bulletin provides information on how to set up and use the SD Creator for obtaining vehicle software updates via the Mirror Server.

118520 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS

This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.

118510 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE

This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.

118820 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HILL DESCENT ASSIST:SENSOR

This bulletin provides information for when the ABS/ESC speed sensor has an implausible signal.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when the ABS/ESC speed sensor has an implausible signal.

036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT

This bulletin provides information for when the ABS/ESC speed sensor has an implausible signal.

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.

160000 STRUCTURE

This bulletin provides information for when the license plate mounting bracket threaded inserts are stripped.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional noise analysis.

123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

This bulletin provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in ODIS test Plans (Ghost faults).

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in ODIS test Plans (Ghost faults).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides instructions regarding unauthorized chip tuning (TD1).

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin provides information for when the brakes creak at an almost standstill.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin provides information on brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin provides information on brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin provides information on for when there is corrosion on the friction surface of a steel brake disc.

010000 STEERING

This bulletin provides information for when a steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation is reported.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin provides information on brake noise analysis and handling.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information on workshop mode with Audi connect vehicles.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This bulletin provides information on workshop mode with Audi connect vehicles.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information on professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO NVH Tool.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This bulletin provides information for when the customer has concerns about the navigation route guidance.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information for when the customer has concerns about the navigation route guidance.

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

This bulletin provides information for when there is noise from the area around the instrument cluster.

130000 VISIBILITY

This bulletin provides information for when exterior glass cleaning is needed.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required when replacing the A/C compressor.

136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

This bulletin provides information for when the washer solvent level warning is on.

140000 AIR BAGS

This bulletin provides information for when the airbag warning light is on and DTC B13BCF2 is stored in the airbag control module.

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

This bulletin provides information for instances where the steering wheel leather is damaged.

046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

This bulletin provides information for when one or more DC is stored in the ABS control unit related to the parking switch; DTC C100C07 and/or C100C29.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information on checking for debris when replacing an engine.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This bulletin provides detailed information on the proper documentation of optical concerns for headlights and taillights.

116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

This bulletin provides information regarding the Audi advanced key.

137000 VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER

This bulletin provides instructions for when the washer level warning is on but the reservoir is full.

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

This bulletin provides instructions for ordering replacement Safety Certification labels or VIN plates.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This bulletin provides information for when there is moisture accumulation in the exterior lights.

160000 STRUCTURE

This bulletin provides information for when car wash bristles become stuck in the body gap between the headlight and fender.

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

This bulletin provides information for when car wash bristles become stuck in the body gap between the headlight and fender.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information for when the customer advises that there is cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This bulletin provides details on how to properly document optical concerns in headlights and taillights for warranty submissions.

010000 STEERING

This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information for when there are noises when braking, and the brake pad thickness is OK.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when there are noises when braking, and the brake pad thickness is OK.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin provides information for when there are noises when braking, and the brake pad thickness is OK.

010000 STEERING

This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information on how to document optical defects in order to submit to Warranty.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This technical service bulletin provides repair instructions for the all-wheel drive coupling.

160000 STRUCTURE

This bulletin describes the process to clean sticker residue from the windshield.

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

This bulletin describes the process to clean sticker residue from the windshield.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information on the discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.

010000 STEERING

This bulletin states that squeaking noises which may be more prevalent in wet weather during steering is normal and repair is not needed.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This bulletin provides information on how to update the navigation map.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information for when there is an oil leak from the front end, or from the engine compartment.

116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

This bulletin provides instructions for when the anti-theft alarm has gone off for no reason, or did not go off at all. No DTCs are stored.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when there is an intermittent no start condition; GFF returns an OK result but the battery manager shows low voltage.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin provides instructions for brake noise analysis and handling.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.

136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

This bulletin provides instructions for when the washer solvent level warning is on in the DIS but the washer solvent level is correct.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

This bulletin provides instructions for when faint images appear on the windshield from the production sticker, or an image of the suction cups used to install the windshield in production.

160000 STRUCTURE

This bulletin provides instructions for when the exterior trim has spots.

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

This bulletin provides instructions for when a vibration is felt in the floor, seat, footwell, pedals or steering wheel while driving at highway speeds from 55 - 80 mph.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This bulletin provides instructions for when the customer advises that there is insufficient or uneven cabin heating from the HVAC system.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

This bulletin advises that the MMI screen may freeze, or go blank and then restart when a special character like a symbol or emoticon is used in the name field for contact(s).

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin contains instructions for when the zirconium inserts found to be not firmly attached during service work.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order

112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

SAFETY RECALLS, COMPLIANCE RECALLS and STOP SALES

171200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK

This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting information for the vehicle locking system.

353630 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI

This bulletin states that due to a software malfunction in Apple iOS Version 16.0.x there are restrictions with bluetooth connection.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin contains instructions for resolving a coolant leak.

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AUDI Q3 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the AUDI Q3 across all model years (2015, 2026).

26 Total Recalls

352 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

7 Reported Crashes

2 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

AUDI Q3 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	1	4	View
2025	1	6	View
2024	2	25	View
2023	1	4	View
2022	5	50	View
2021	2	22	View
2020	2	112	View
2019	3	15	View
2018	1	31	View
2017	3	7	View
2016 (current)	3	38
2015	2	36	View
2008	0	2	View

Other AUDI Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
A6	205	2,172	View
Q5	151	1,727	View
A8	138	357	View
Q7	134	1,343	View
A4	129	3,629	View
A7	120	209	View
S6	118	187	View
S3	111	122	View

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