2018 Audi Q3 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Audi Q3. The most-reported areas: Engine (7), Unknown Or Other (7), Electrical System (6).
Key takeaways
- 26 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 27% |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 | 27% |
| Electrical System | 6 | 23% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 15% |
| Tires | 2 | 8% |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% |
| Fuel System | 1 | 4% |
| Gasoline | 1 | 4% |
| Steering | 1 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 4% |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Audi Q3 SUV FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2018 Audi Q3 SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-08-03
On 5/18/2026 my wife left home to run an errand in our newly purchased 2018 Audi Q3. About 1-2 miles away from home, she experienced a strange sound coming from the engine bay, the car lost accelerating power, and the car displayed a warning message that the oil pressure was low and to stop operating the car. The power...
Tires - filed 2026-02-23
The contact owns a 2018 Audi Q3 equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: Conti ProContact, Tire Size: 255/40/19, DOT Number: (NA). While driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact experienced a blowout. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and replaced the tire. The cause of the failure was not yet dete...
Engine - filed 2024-07-12
The contact owns a 2018 Audi Q3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed as a failure with the engine. ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.