2020 Audi Q3 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Audi Q3. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (22), Engine (20), Unknown Or Other (18).
Key takeaways
- 65 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 22 | 34% |
| Engine | 20 | 31% |
| Unknown Or Other | 18 | 28% |
| Steering | 10 | 15% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 | 15% |
| Power Train | 6 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 8% |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 6% |
| Structure | 4 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 3% |
| Tires | 1 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Audi Q3 SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2026-09-16
The contact owns a 2020 Audi Q3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V590000 (Steering); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repai...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-08-03
The sunroof leaked during rain causing both known and unknown damage to electrical components in the overhead panel. Lights came on and went off intermittently.
Tires - filed 2026-05-03
Last week 4/28/26, I purchased four Crossclimate 2 235/50R19 tires from Costco in [XXX] . Order #XXX. My question is two of the tires do not have a DOT number on the side wall. Two tires have DOT [1426] Along with [047X]. The other tires only have [047X]. No week or year of manufacture. Those tires appear to hav...
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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.