Home › Reliability › Audi › Q3 › 2021

2021 Audi Q3 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 14 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

B
84/100

Good Choice — 2021 Audi Q3

The 2021 Audi Q3 has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

2
NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
14
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
2
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

Own or buying a 2021 Audi Q3?

Check your specific VIN for open recalls, market value, full specs, and a free AI buyer summary.

⚠️

NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Audi Q3 (2)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V606000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V673000
💬

Most Common Problems — 2021 Audi Q3

Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
3
Fuel/propulsion System
2
Seat Belts
2
Fuel System
1
Tires
1
Vehicle Speed Control
1
Engine
1
Structure
1
📊

Audi Q3 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

2015 22 complaints 2016 27 complaints 2017 6 complaints 2018 25 complaints 2019 10 complaints 2020 63 complaints 2021 14 complaints 2022 0 complaints 2023 0 complaints 2024 17 complaints 2025 3 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2020 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2017, 2022, 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

❓

Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Audi Q3

Is the 2021 Audi Q3 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Audi Q3 has 2 recalls and 14 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2021 Audi Q3 have?
The 2021 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 2021 Audi Q3?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Audi Q3 are: Electrical System, Fuel/propulsion System, Seat Belts, Fuel System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Audi Q3 safe to buy?
The 2021 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: 2017, 2022, 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2020.
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.