Audi

Q3

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · model years 2015 to 2027

Includes Q3 and Q3 quattro as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 2027. complaints: 0, below this model's typical 12; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2.

Worst year: 2022. complaints: 33, about 2.8x this model's typical 12; recalls: 5, about 2.5x this model's typical 2.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Audi Q3
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	TSBs	Top complaints
2015	2Gas	23	200	$3,350	2	23	669	ENGINE 22%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 14%, SUSPENSION 11%
complaints: 23, in line with this model's typical 23 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 69 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	2Gas	23	no data	$3,350	3	28	601	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26%, ENGINE 18%, AIR BAGS 8%
complaints: 28, above this model's typical 23 recalls: 3, about 1.5x this model's typical 2 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 48 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	2Gas	23	200	$3,350	3	8	548	AIR BAGS 25%, ENGINE 25%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 25%
complaints: 8, below this model's typical 23 recalls: 3, about 1.5x this model's typical 2 Score: 70 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	2Gas	23	200	$3,350	1	26	520	ENGINE 23%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 23%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%
complaints: 26, above this model's typical 23 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 Score: 71 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	1Gas	22	228	$2,850	4	10	772	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21%, ENGINE 14%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 14%
complaints: 10, below this model's typical 12 recalls: 4, about 2x this model's typical 2 Score: 53 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	1Gas	22	no data	$2,850	3	66	813	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%, ENGINE 18%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 16%
complaints: 66, about 5.5x this model's typical 12 recalls: 3, about 1.5x this model's typical 2 Score: 20 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	1Gas	25	228	$2,500	3	15	777	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 17%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%, ENGINE 13%
complaints: 15, above this model's typical 12 recalls: 3, about 1.5x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 50 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	1Gas	26	no data	$2,400	5	33	707	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%, BACK OVER PREVENTION 16%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 16%
complaints: 33, about 2.8x this model's typical 12 recalls: 5, about 2.5x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	1Gas	25	184	$2,500	1	2	590	ENGINE 50%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 25%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 25%
complaints: 2, below this model's typical 12 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 82 of 100, where higher is better.
2024	1Gas	25	184	$2,500	2	18	512	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21%, SERVICE BRAKES 18%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 18%
complaints: 18, about 1.5x this model's typical 12 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 53 of 100, where higher is better.
2025	1Gas	25	184	$3,300	1	4	335	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%, ENGINE 14%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 14%
complaints: 4, below this model's typical 12 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 Score: 85 of 100, where higher is better.
2026	1Gas	25	no data	$2,700	1	5	no data	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 38%, LANE DEPARTURE 25%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 25%
complaints: 5, below this model's typical 12 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 Score: 84 of 100, where higher is better.
2027	1Gas	24	no data	$2,800	0	0	no data	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 12 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2015: 23 to 2027: 24

Owner complaints2015: 23 to 2027: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Audi Q3 to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.