2021 Audi Q3
Only 15 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 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2021
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2021: 15 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 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel/propulsion system
4 of 15 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Engine
3 of 15 total reports mention: engine.
Show complaint excerpts
My 2021 Audi Q3 SUV had been very dangerous to drive stalling, stopping on the highway and shuttering for about two weeks. While I was going about 70 miles an hour my vehicle stalled. It lead to me almost being killed and rear ended.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-02-14
Also filed under Electrical system
Electrical system
3 of 15 total reports mention: electrical system.
Seat belts
2 of 15 total reports mention: seat belts.
Show complaint excerpts
I was traveling approximately 50 mph on a highway when we were rear-ended. The car spun around and we were both thrown forward due to the malfunctioning of both the driver and passenger seat belts.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-07-25
Also filed under Seats
Vehicle speed control
1 of 15 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2021-08-27Seat belts21V606000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021.
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2022-11-01Fuel system, gasoline22V673000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Audi Q3 vehicles. The vent pipe within the fuel tank may have been damaged during fuel tank assembly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the internal vent pipe for damage and replace the charcoal canister and the fuel tank, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022.
Buy-smart checklist
2021 Audi Q3 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel/propulsion system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V606000 · Seat belts
- Recall 22V673000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 2021 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 2021 Audi Q3?
- The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2021 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.