2020 Audi Q3 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 66 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

71/100

Moderate Reported Activity — 2020 Audi Q3

The 2020 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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NHTSA Recalls

3 recalls on record

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2020 Audi Q3 (3)

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

🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Pedals And Linkages

A bent or detached brake pedal plate decreases the contact area for the driver's foot and increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the weld between the brake pedal and the brake pedal plate and, as necessary, replace the entire brake pedal, free of charge….

NHTSA #20V786000

🔧 Seats

The incorrect bolt connection could fail, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolt connection and, as necessary, replace the seat structure, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2020. Owners may contact…

NHTSA #20V644000

🔧 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 — 2020 Audi Q3

Based on 66 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System

Unknown Or Other

Steering

Power Train

Service Brakes

Engine

Vehicle Speed Control

Exterior Lighting

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Audi Q3 — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2020 model year is highlighted.

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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 — 2020 Audi Q3

Is the 2020 Audi Q3 reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2020 Audi Q3 has 3 recall campaigns and 66 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.

How many recalls does the 2020 Audi Q3 have?

The 2020 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 2020 Audi Q3?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2020 Audi Q3 are: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Steering, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2020 Audi Q3 safe to buy?

The 2020 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.