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2018 Audi

Q3 quattro

Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo

Audi Q3: best and worst years
2018 Audi Q3 quattro

Closest available photo (2019 model year); you're viewing the 2018.

2019 photoAlexander MiglCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
200
Power to weight
0.057 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.45

Efficiency

Smog score
3/10
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 1C (4,001 to 5,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
1
Owner complaints
26 See on NHTSA

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

  • Backup camera
    Standard

Driver assist

  • Blind-spot monitor
    Standard

Convenience

  • Push-button start
    Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE23%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER23%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM19%
  • AIR BAGS13%
  • TIRES6%
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE3%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 31 total.

Audi Q3: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

520 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 26, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERAOS-26-25

    This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: The ODIS Audi Brand update 2.41.1 is setting a ODS5003E error code when you perform the 90TV SVM flash.

  • May 22, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2080517_4

    This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective.

  • May 6, 2026POWER TRAINTSB_2074808_4

    The high-voltage batteries in electric vehicles are subject to various ageing effects which could lead to the energy content (energy density) being reduced. This reduction in the energy content, which is due to factors. Revised header. Added Model years

  • Apr 30, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2080517_3

    This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective.

  • Apr 30, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERTSB_2022032_12

    This bulletin provides diagnostic information for the vehicle locking system.

  • Apr 22, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERTSB_2070568_6

    This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool

  • Mar 27, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERTSB_2081531_1

    This Reporting obligation requests that technicians contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) when the diagnostic tester refers to this reportin gobligation or to TPI 2033392.

  • Mar 26, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2081409_1

    This bulletin provides informaiton regarding the Universal Traffic Recorder.

  • and 512 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 30k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: media.audiusa.com as of 2026-06

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.