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2019 Audi Q3 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 10 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 2019 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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81/100

Moderate Reported Activity — 2019 Audi Q3

The 2019 Audi Q3 shows moderate recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the recall campaigns and common complaints below before buying.

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4
NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
10
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2019 Audi Q3 (4)

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

🔧 Steering: Critical Fasteners
The circlip can detach and catch on surrounding components, causing the steering system to lock and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Audi will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall was completed February 28, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at…
NHTSA #21V027000
🔧 Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module
In the event of a crash, the passenger air bag may not properly deploy and inflate, and small plastic parts may enter the cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the instrument panel and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 10, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer…
NHTSA #20V273000
🔧 Tires: Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi’s customer service at…
NHTSA #22V815000
🔧 Steering
A broken steering rack housing can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the right-side steering rack mounting bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 10, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at…
NHTSA #26V590000
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Most Common Problems — 2019 Audi Q3

Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
2
Fuel/propulsion System
2
Structure
1
Forward Collision Avoidance
1
Unknown Or Other
1
Power Train
1
Engine
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 2019 model year is highlighted.

2015 24 complaints 2016 29 complaints 2017 8 complaints 2018 26 complaints 2019 10 complaints 2020 66 complaints 2021 15 complaints 2022 34 complaints 2023 1 complaint 2013 Data unavailable 2014 Data unavailable

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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 — 2019 Audi Q3

Is the 2019 Audi Q3 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 Audi Q3 has 4 recall campaigns and 10 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.
How many recalls does the 2019 Audi Q3 have?
The 2019 Audi Q3 has 4 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 2019 Audi Q3?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2019 Audi Q3 are: Electrical System, Fuel/propulsion System, Structure, Forward Collision Avoidance. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2019 Audi Q3 safe to buy?
The 2019 Audi Q3 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 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.