2026 Audi Q3
Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2026
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2026: 6 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 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Forward collision avoidance
6 of 6 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
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Driving 75 MPH in heavy freeway traffic with no for warning at all, my car initiated auto breaking violently tightening my seatbelt two times.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-17
The vehicle repeatedly disengages critical safety features, including Distance Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition, Adaptive Cruise Assist, Emergency Assist, and Active Front Assist, and displays a malfunction alert.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-04-07
Also filed under Lane departure
Lane departure
3 of 6 total reports mention: lane departure, most commonly citing blind spot detection and warning.
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The primary infotainment control modules, central gateway network loop system, and driver assistance networks failed intermittently, and the entire vehicle is fully available for physical inspection upon request.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-19
Power train
1 of 6 total reports mentions: power train.
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Supplemental update: Software patch failed to resolve safety defects. Post-update road test triggered a multi-system network cascade collapse across platform architecture.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-15
Electrical system
1 of 6 total reports mentions: electrical system.
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Vehicle is a new 2026 Audi Q3 S Line quattro with recurring electronic system failures affecting safety-related functions, beginning on or about April 11, 2026.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-31
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2026-04-22Visibility26V209000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2026 Q3 vehicles. Incorrect software may allow remote sunroof closing from a distance that prevents the operator from clearly seeing the sunroof.
Remedy: Dealers will update the sunroof control module software and the owner's manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Buy-smart checklist
2026 Audi Q3 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Lane departure: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V209000 · Visibility
FAQ
- Is the 2026 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 2026 Audi Q3?
- The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2026 Audi Q3 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.