2020 Audi Q3
Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.
- Complaints
- 64
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2020
None on file
34% of complaints
Complaints per year
2020: 64 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
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
34% · 22 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I was driving on a highway at 65 miles per hour, it was a rental car and the car automatically short stopped by itself and i was unable to move it. the dashboard lights looked like they were blinking and then my car was hit from…
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-08-09
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance
When the auto start-stop function activates (Turning the engine off), the steering wheel locks.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-11-03
Engine
31% · 20 reportsFuel/propulsion system
16% · 10 reportsSteering
14% · 9 reportsVehicle speed control
9% · 6 reportsSafety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2020-11-10Seats20V644000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling one 2020 Audi Q3 vehicle. The driver's seat frame may have incorrectly been bolted to the seat rail.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolt connection and, as necessary, replace the seat structure, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
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2021-01-12Service brakes, hydraulic20V786000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Audi Q3 vehicles. The brake pedal plate can bend or detach under the pressure applied during sudden stopping.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the weld between the brake pedal and the brake pedal plate and, as necessary, replace the entire brake pedal, free of charge. The recall began January 12, 2021.
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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
2020 Audi Q3 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 22 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 20 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 10 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V590000 · Steering
- Recall 20V644000 · Seats
- Recall 20V786000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
FAQ
- Is the 2020 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 2020 Audi Q3?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 Audi Q3 have?
- 3 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.