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 (139% 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

Safe to Buy

2025 Audi Q3

6 complaints — well below segment average

Excellent Reliability

2017 Audi Q3

7 complaints — well below segment average

Excellent Reliability

2019 Audi Q3

15 complaints — well below segment average

Excellent Reliability

2021 Audi Q3

22 complaints — well below segment average

Excellent Reliability

2024 Audi Q3

25 complaints — well below segment average

2018 Audi Q3

30 complaints — well below segment average

2015 Audi Q3

36 complaints — well below segment average

2016 Audi Q3

37 complaints — well below segment average