2016 Model Year

Audi Q3

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
27
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Severe
2

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Latest owner reports

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Feb 2026

To Whom It May Concern: I am writing this communication to you per an attorney referral. I have an Audi that was included in the Turbo Class Action La...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Oct 2025

In 4/2024 car wouldn’t start. Took to Audi for new battery and was told Water pump failed so it was replaced with delays. In 3/2025 noticed no heat a...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 2025

The vehicle emits a smell of fuel into the cabin of the car, and if the windows are up, this makes the driver sleepy and could cause a crash. It does...

Structure
Apr 2025

Owned car for 4 years. Car has a panoramic sunroof in two sections. rear section is glass and does not move. Front section is glass and does actuate....

Engine
Mar 2025

Had pistons and rings replaced by Audi dealership. After repairs were completed my car was burning through excessive amounts of oil. The engine seized...

Suspension
Nov 2024

Drivers rear wishbone control arm has a baseball seize hole corrosion. Passenger rear wishbone has surface cracks. Significant safety consern if drive...

Engine
Oct 2024

I was driving through Franconia Notch on [XXX] when my engine suddenly started to slow down my speed I was on a part of highway that had no pull off...

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
Feb 2024

My Audi Q3 was in repair at Audi Spokane WA for an issue with the steering wheel, horn and airbag. I had it inspected at a shop in Moscow ID who diag...

Engine
Jun 2023

The Audi dealership in Tysons Corner VA is denying to repair a known flaw that has resulted in Failed emissions. This is a constant struggle with the...

Visibility
Apr 2023

The contact's wife owns a 2016 Audi Q3. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the rearview mirror detached. The...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2016 Audi Q3 has 27 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Electrical System. 1 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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