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2022 Audi Q3 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 34 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Elevated Reported Activity — 2022 Audi Q3

The 2022 Audi Q3 shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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5
NHTSA Recalls
5 recalls on record
34
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
1
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2022 Audi Q3 (5)

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

🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this…
NHTSA #21V825000
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this…
NHTSA #22V064000
🔧 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
🔧 Visibility: Glass, Side/Rear
A broken rear window may result in loose pieces of glass and increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will check the manufacturing date of the vehicle's rear window and replace it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2022. Owners may contact…
NHTSA #22V701000
🔧 Equipment: Electrical: Infotainment: Video (touch)screen/Monitor/Unit
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this…
NHTSA #22V806000
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Most Common Problems — 2022 Audi Q3

Based on 34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
9
Fuel/propulsion System
7
Back Over Prevention
3
Engine
2
Unknown Or Other
2
Service Brakes
2
Equipment
2
Forward Collision Avoidance
2
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Audi Q3 — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2022 model year is highlighted.

2016 29 complaints 2017 8 complaints 2018 26 complaints 2019 10 complaints 2020 66 complaints 2021 15 complaints 2022 34 complaints 2023 1 complaint 2024 18 complaints 2025 4 complaints 2026 6 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, 2025 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2022 Audi Q3

Is the 2022 Audi Q3 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 Audi Q3 has 5 recall campaigns and 34 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2022 Audi Q3 have?
The 2022 Audi Q3 has 5 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 2022 Audi Q3?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2022 Audi Q3 are: Electrical System, Fuel/propulsion System, Back Over Prevention, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2022 Audi Q3 safe to buy?
The 2022 Audi Q3 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 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.