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Overview
- Body
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026Audi calls it quattro.
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Base MSRP at launch (NHTSA)
- $42,900NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Engine & performance
- Power to weight
- 0.067 hp/lb
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,850EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- CO₂
- 399 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Eco Score
- 4/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Smog score
- 7/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Wheelbase
- 106 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,384 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Wheel size
- 19 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- GVWR class
- Class 1D (5,001 to 6,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- Standard
- Lane-departure warning
- No
- Recalls
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 66 See on NHTSA
Feature availability
Cameras & visibility
- Backup cameraStandard
Driver assist
- Adaptive cruise controlStandard
- Automatic emergency brakingPart of Audi pre sense.Standard
- Blind-spot monitorOptional
Convenience
- Push-button startStandard
Exterior
- Adaptive headlightsStandard
Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM19%
- ENGINE18%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER16%
- STEERING10%
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM9%
- POWER TRAIN5%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 114 total.
Audi Q3: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
813 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 18, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERQ2_Audi closures
Multiple campaign closues
May 15, 2026VISIBILITY/WIPERTSB_2067557_2
This bulletin provides informaiton when the windscreen/rear window washer pump is not working (B126101, B126113).
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
May 5, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYTSB_2074721_3
This bulletin provides information when there is noise from the backrest of the front seat.
Apr 30, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2080517_3
This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective.
Apr 30, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYTSB_2079226_4
This bulletin provides information when the sliding glass panoramic sunroof is leaking.
- and 805 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
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