2015 Audi Q3
Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 24
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2015
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2015: 24 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 64 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Only 24 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
8 of 24 total reports mention: engine.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q3. The contact stated that the front driverâs side air bag was replaced under recall in November 2022.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-07
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Audi Q3. The contact stated that the sun roof would continue to close even when the vehicle was turned off. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 15V2000000 (Visibility).
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-01-25
Also filed under Visibility
Suspension
5 of 24 total reports mention: suspension.
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Right rear lower control arm rotted out and caused car to lose control around a corner 0NTO oncoming traffic almost causing accident service center found both rear lower arms to be badly rotted away and needing…
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-15
The rear subframe broke while driving due to rust and corrosion causing the driver side rear wheel to be at an acute angle which caused the car to wobble all over the road. The car is currently not safe to drive.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-08
I have 2015 Audi Q3 is very unsafe suspension. The rear lower arm worn out & unsafe to drive & very dangerous, risk to Accident. Under 98,000 miles & the lower control get Rusty & almost to split in half.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-23
Fuel/propulsion system
5 of 24 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Air bags
3 of 24 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing driver clockspring/spiral cassette.
Steering
2 of 24 total reports mention: steering.
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Car was parked outside in stowe, vt when temp dropped to -13. Able to back out of hotel parking space but noticed steering was stiff. Once onto the street, lost power steering completely!
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-02-26
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2015-04-13Visibility15V200000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Audi Q3 vehicles manufactured April 4, 2014, to November 5, 2014.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the sunroof control module software, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60C1.
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2016-11-01Electrical system, exterior lighting16V642000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2015 Audi Q3 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V200000 · Visibility
- Recall 16V642000 · Electrical system, exterior lighting
FAQ
- Is the 2015 Audi Q3 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Audi Q3?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 Audi Q3 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.