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2017 Audi Q3 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 8 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Audi Q3

The 2017 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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85/100

Low Reported Activity — 2017 Audi Q3

The 2017 Audi Q3 shows low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the details below and check any specific vehicle's VIN for open recalls.

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3
NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
8
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Audi Q3 (3)

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

🔧 Exterior Lighting: Turn Signal
Without an indicator informing the driver of an inoperable turn signal, the driver may turn or change lanes without a signal, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the body control module (BCM), free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834….
NHTSA #19V385000
🔧 Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights
A vehicle approaching from behind may not have any warning that the vehicle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number…
NHTSA #17V400000
🔧 Electrical System: Software
If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834….
NHTSA #16V642000
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Most Common Problems — 2017 Audi Q3

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
2
Unknown Or Other
2
Air Bags
2
Suspension
1
Steering
1
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Audi Q3 — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

2011 Data unavailable 2012 Data unavailable 2013 Data unavailable 2014 Data unavailable 2015 24 complaints 2016 29 complaints 2017 8 complaints 2018 26 complaints 2019 10 complaints 2020 66 complaints 2021 15 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2020 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2017, 2019 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Audi Q3

Is the 2017 Audi Q3 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Audi Q3 has 3 recall campaigns and 8 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.
How many recalls does the 2017 Audi Q3 have?
The 2017 Audi Q3 has 3 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 2017 Audi Q3?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Audi Q3 are: Engine, Unknown Or Other, Air Bags, Suspension. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2017 Audi Q3 safe to buy?
The 2017 Audi Q3 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 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, 2019. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2020.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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.