Audi Q3 — Years to Avoid
Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.
Avoid These Years
2020 Audi Q3
111 complaints (370% of segment average)
Main issue: WHEN THE AUTO START-STOP FUNCTION ACTIVATES (TURNING THE ENGINE OFF), THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS. THE CAR CAN CONTINUE TO ROLL WHEN YOU LET YOUR FOOT OFF THE BRAKE TO START MOVING AGAIN, BUT THE STEERING WHEEL REMAINS LOCKED NOT ALLOWING YOU TO STEER THE CAR WHEN NECESSARY. I ALMOST GOT HIT BECAUSE OF
2022 Audi Q3
50 complaints (167% of segment average)
Main issue: The Pre-Sense Front System does not work. Tested with low and medium speeds. Dealer tested with diagnostics and said it pasts tests. It is set correctly inside. Tested it again using "dummy" cardboard boxes. Does not warn me or apply brakes.
2016 Audi Q3
37 complaints (123% of segment average)
Main issue: BACKUP CAMERA AND ALARM SYSTEM FAILED TO ACTIVATE RESULTING IN BACK-UP COLLISION WITH ANOTHER CAR, NO PERSONAL INJURIES. OWNER WAS NOT WARNED ABOUT DELAYS IN CAMERA/ALARM ACTIVATION AT DEALER ORIENTATION. OWNERS MANUAL PROVIDES NO SUCH WARNINGS. P 87 OF MANUAL, LAST ITEM UNDER "INFOTAINMENT SYS
Safe to Buy
2025 Audi Q3
6 complaints — well below segment average
2017 Audi Q3
7 complaints — well below segment average
2019 Audi Q3
15 complaints — well below segment average
2021 Audi Q3
22 complaints — well below segment average
2024 Audi Q3
25 complaints — well below segment average