2025 AUDI Q3

1 recalls, 6 complaints - 51 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating

25V082000 Feb 12, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Defect Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tiguan, 2023 Arteon, and 2024-2025 Audi Q3 vehicles. An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to co... Read more
Consequence
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners April 3, 2024, and Volkswagen owners November 18, 2025.Volkswagen owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen custom... Read more
29,569 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

6 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STEERING3
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL1
STEERING Dec 14, 2025
Incident date: Nov 16, 2025
I own a 2022 Jeep Wrangler. On 12/13/2025 while driving 50 - 60 MPH, the vehicle started shaking/vibrating violently after going over bumps, in what I've heard is the "Death Wobble". The steering wheel did not shake as much as the entire vehicle shook. Which recurred several times while driving,... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL Dec 14, 2025
Incident date: Nov 16, 2025
Front windshield camera just stopped working. Crazy.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Dec 9, 2025
Incident date: Aug 22, 2025
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormally loud engine camshaft bearing sound coming from the engine. The engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and after three days, it was de... Read more
STEERING Sep 17, 2025
Incident date: Sep 2, 2025
When going into a turn, the steering wheel hangs and requires more force to straighten out
STEERING Sep 17, 2025
Incident date: Sep 2, 2025
Electronic power steering locks the wheel while turning. Have to use excessive force to get it out of the stuck position. I have went through several forums trying to figure out why this happens there are many other customers experiencing the same problem. There is no power steering pump to replace ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR Sep 17, 2025
Incident date: Sep 2, 2025
The passenger door handle is inoperable . The door handle is stucked open.

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2025 AUDI Q3

2025 Audi Q3 SUV AWD

CategoryRating
Overall Rating 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Driver 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Passenger 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk 16.4%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningStandard
Lane Departure WarningStandard

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

EPA Fuel Economy, 2025 AUDI Q3

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (S8) (All-Wheel Drive) 22.0 29.0 25.0 Premium $3,050

CO2 Emissions: 360.0 g/mile (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

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

Technical Service Bulletins, 2025 AUDI Q3

51 manufacturer communications from 39 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER15
030000 BRAKES (PWS)5
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL3
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING2
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)2
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS2
010000 STEERING2
A9024852073747_1 Apr 22, 2024
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.
A9024842032113_9 Apr 16, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides general information regarding outside air temperature readings.
A9424792063739_2 Apr 12, 2024
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This bulletin provides information when the headlights do not turn off during daylight hours.
A9024832059335_5 Apr 11, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when there is noise from around the instrument cluster.
A9424762073332_2 Apr 8, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information for when there is noise when steering.
A9124992073629_1 Apr 8, 2024
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
This bulletin provides information when the Apple CarPlay connection is dropped repeatedly in short intervals.
A9124992073629_1 Apr 8, 2024
353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
This bulletin provides information when the Apple CarPlay connection is dropped repeatedly in short intervals.
A2724712067906_5 Apr 4, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information for when DTC P0A7D00 is stored.
A9124942073582_1 Apr 4, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides general troubleshooting for connection complaints related to Apple CarPlay.
A5724342017082_1 Apr 3, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when the remote control key is inoperative.
A9424742073332_1 Mar 12, 2024
010000 STEERING
This bulletin provides information if there is noise when steering the vehicle.
A1924552061918_6 Mar 12, 2024
119127 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT
This bulletin provides information when the low coolant light is on but the coolant level is within specifications.
A1924552061918_6 Mar 12, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when the low coolant light is on but the coolant level is within specifications.
A9424742073332_1 Mar 12, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information if there is noise when steering the vehicle.
A9424722073282_1 Mar 9, 2024
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
This bulletin provides information on visual concerns with the headlight lens.
A9424722073282_1 Mar 9, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information on visual concerns with the headlight lens.
A942473201274917 Mar 9, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when the exterior lights have moisture accumulation.
A942473201274917 Mar 9, 2024
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This bulletin provides information when the exterior lights have moisture accumulation.
A4024752047920_9 Mar 8, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information from the front end and dash panel are heard when the vehicle is moving.
A4024752047920_9 Mar 8, 2024
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
This bulletin provides information from the front end and dash panel are heard when the vehicle is moving.
A9124682072959_1 Feb 9, 2024
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
This bulletin provides information for when Apple CarPlay pops up or takes over audio without user intervention in vehicles with the Audi Smartphone Interface.
A9124632044694_3 Feb 7, 2024
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.
A4223542038689_8 Dec 12, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when there is a rattle noise from the rear suspension.
A4223542038689_8 Dec 12, 2023
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
This bulletin provides information when there is a rattle noise from the rear suspension.
A9123512065728_6 Nov 22, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information when the MMI screen is blank in MIB3 with Apple CarPlay.
A9123512065728_6 Nov 22, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information when the MMI screen is blank in MIB3 with Apple CarPlay.
A9123512065728_6 Nov 22, 2023
346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS
This bulletin provides information when the MMI screen is blank in MIB3 with Apple CarPlay.
A9023562032113_8 Nov 16, 2023
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.
A2723622069747_5 Nov 15, 2023
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
This bulletin provides information on document requirements before replacement of the vehicle 12 V battery when it is is drained.
A2723622069747_5 Nov 15, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information on document requirements before replacement of the vehicle 12 V battery when it is is drained.
A9123462064681_4 Nov 14, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information for when the wireless charging does not work.
A6623042030471_7 Nov 14, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
This bulletin provides information for when the license plate mounting bracket threaded inserts are stripped.
A9023522059891_5 Nov 10, 2023
284100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
This bulletin provides information for the Audi pre sense restricted function icon displayed after the engine is started.
A0023812070568_2 Nov 7, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional noise analysis.
A9423672071954_1 Oct 30, 2023
123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.
A9423672071954_1 Oct 30, 2023
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.
A0123812028842_4 Oct 13, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides instructions regarding unauthorized chip tuning (TD1).
A0023752066297_3 Oct 9, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides details on the VIN-4-PIN program.
A0023742052680_4 Oct 4, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
A9223372056963_2 Oct 2, 2023
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
This bulletin provides information on repairing the corrugated hose for the windshield washer system.
A912330206211511 Sep 20, 2023
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This bulletin provides information on reinstalling the navigation database when DTC B126CF0 and/or B126CF1 is stored in the 005F.
A462350202258412 Sep 18, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides information on brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines.
A4623512051095_8 Sep 18, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides information on brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines.
A4623522054385_3 Sep 18, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides information for when the brakes creak at an almost standstill.
A442303202256323 Sep 15, 2023
010000 STEERING
This bulletin provides information for when a steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation is reported.
A4623492067132_2 Sep 15, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides information on for when there is corrosion on the friction surface of a steel brake disc.
A462348203418124 Sep 14, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides information on brake noise analysis and handling.
A0023732061669_2 Sep 13, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides information on workshop mode with Audi connect vehicles.
A0023732061669_2 Sep 13, 2023
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This bulletin provides information on workshop mode with Audi connect vehicles.
AUD4927ENG Jul 10, 2014
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.
44134220225637 Feb 18, 2013
020000 SUSPENSION
Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation

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 (current) 1 6
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 3 38 View
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