2022 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
- 34
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2022
None on file
26% of complaints
Complaints per year
2022: 34 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
26% · 9 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Backup camera malfunctioned, and went black. It also didnât stop me from backing into a car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-08-25
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance
Fuel/propulsion system
24% · 8 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Description of Safety Failure:I am writing to report a recurring, premature safety failure of the fuel delivery system that poses an immediate risk of engine stalling at highway speeds.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-10
Back over prevention
24% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing warnings.
Lane departure
12% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing assist.
Forward collision avoidance
12% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
Show complaint excerpts
The Pre-Sense Front System does not work. Tested with low and medium speeds. Dealer tested with diagnostics and said it pasts tests. It is set correctly inside. Tested it again using "dummy" cardboard boxes. Does not warn me or apply brakes.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-12-14
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2021-11-09Back over prevention21V825000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.
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2022-03-03Back over prevention22V064000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 Audi Q3 vehicles that failed to receive the software update under Recall 21V-825 (91CR).
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91DF.
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2022-10-11Visibility22V701000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi Q3 vehicles. A window manufacturing error may allow the rear window to crack or break.
Remedy: Dealers will check the manufacturing date of the vehicle's rear window and replace it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2022. Owners may contact Audi 's customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
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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.
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2023-06-06Back over prevention, equipment22V806000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
Buy-smart checklist
2022 Audi Q3 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Back over prevention: 8 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V825000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 22V064000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 22V701000 · Visibility
- Recall 22V673000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 22V806000 · Back over prevention, equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2022 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 2022 Audi Q3?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Audi Q3 have?
- 5 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.