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2015 Audi Q3 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 22 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Recommended — 2015 Audi Q3

The 2015 Audi Q3 shows low recall and complaint activity. Based on available NHTSA data, this is generally considered a solid model year choice.

2
NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
22
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2015 Audi Q3 (2)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Audi dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V642000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V200000
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Most Common Problems — 2015 Audi Q3

Based on 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
6
Suspension
3
Steering
2
Electrical System
2
Unknown Or Other
2
Power Train
1
Air Bags
1
Latches/locks/linkages
1
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Audi Q3 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2015 model year is highlighted.

2010 0 complaints 2011 0 complaints 2012 0 complaints 2013 0 complaints 2014 0 complaints 2015 22 complaints 2016 27 complaints 2017 6 complaints 2018 25 complaints 2019 10 complaints

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2011, 2012 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2015 Audi Q3

Is the 2015 Audi Q3 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 Audi Q3 has 2 recalls and 22 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2015 Audi Q3 have?
The 2015 Audi Q3 has 2 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Audi Q3?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2015 Audi Q3 are: Engine, Suspension, Steering, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2015 Audi Q3 safe to buy?
The 2015 Audi Q3 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Audi Q3 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Audi Q3 are: 2010, 2011, 2012. These show the lowest complaint rates.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.