2021 Audi Q3 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 15 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

77/100

Moderate Reported Activity — 2021 Audi Q3

The 2021 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 — 2021 Audi Q3 (3)

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

🔧 Seat Belts: Rear/Other: Retractor

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at…

NHTSA #21V606000

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage

A damaged vent pipe may allow fuel to spill out of the filler neck when the fuel cap is opened, increasing the risk of an injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the internal vent pipe for damage and replace the charcoal canister and the fuel tank, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1,…

NHTSA #22V673000

🔧 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 — 2021 Audi Q3

Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System

Fuel/propulsion System

Seat Belts

Steering

Fuel System

Tires

Vehicle Speed Control

Engine

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Audi Q3 — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2021 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, 2025 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Audi Q3

Is the 2021 Audi Q3 reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Audi Q3 has 3 recall campaigns and 15 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.

How many recalls does the 2021 Audi Q3 have?

The 2021 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 2021 Audi Q3?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Audi Q3 are: Electrical System, Fuel/propulsion System, Seat Belts, Steering. 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 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, 2025. 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.