2019 Audi Q3
Only 10 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 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2019
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2019: 10 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 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
3 of 10 total reports mention: electrical system.
Show complaint excerpts
On three occasions, touchscreen failed to turn on preventing reverse camera from activating. Screen stayed blank or was unresponsive for several minutes.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-06-24
Fuel/propulsion system
2 of 10 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Engine
2 of 10 total reports mention: engine.
Show complaint excerpts
The car had automatically shut off several times.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-02-26
Forward collision avoidance
2 of 10 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 10 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2020-06-10Air bags20V273000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q3 vehicles. The passenger air bag may not properly deploy through the instrument panel tear seam.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the instrument panel and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 10, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834.
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2021-02-28Steering21V027000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling one 2019 Audi Q3 vehicle. Production deviation in the belt pully can prevent the circlip from properly engaging the steering rack.
Remedy: Audi will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall was completed February 28, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 48P7.
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2022-11-18Tires22V815000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Remedy: Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or AudiÂs customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
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Date not on fileSteering26V590000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan, 2018-2019 Atlas, and 2019-2021 Audi Q3 vehicles. One of the bolts that attaches the steering rack to the subframe may corrode and break.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the right-side steering rack mounting bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 10, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Buy-smart checklist
2019 Audi Q3 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V590000 · Steering
- Recall 20V273000 · Air bags
- Recall 21V027000 · Steering
- Recall 22V815000 · Tires
FAQ
- Is the 2019 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 2019 Audi Q3?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2019 Audi Q3 have?
- 4 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.