2018 Model Year

Audi Q3

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
25
Recalls
1
Crashes
0
Severe
0

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

19V385000 May 2019

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Tires
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Audi Q3 equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: Conti ProContact, Tire Size: 255/40/19, DOT Number: (NA). While driving at...

Engine
Dec 2024

The contact owns a 2018 Audi Q3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light ill...

Air Bags
Mar 2024

Steering wheel clicking and accessories and functions not working along with airbag (malfunction) light illuminated on 2018 Audi Q3 with 66,000 miles.

Electrical System
Feb 2024

The entire air conditioning system had to be replaced at the tune of $2422. The car is only 5 1/2 years old and it was not covered under warranty. I h...

Power Train
Nov 2023

In 2020, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. extended the warranty on its transfer case for 2011 - 2018 Porsche Cayenne and Macan models. This was in re...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 2023

Heard a loud exploding sound while driving down the street. Quickly realized that the sunroof exploded and shattered on it own. No impact and nothing...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Aug 2023

My car stalled. I could not moved the car. Mobile Mechanic came saw the alternator belt was broke. He repaired the Belt and Alternator. When he starte...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
Jun 2023

The contact owns a 2018 Audi Q3. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel hand activated controls ceased functioning....

Electrical System
May 2023

My 2018 Audi Q3 had a defective clock spring which caused the buttons on the steering wheel to not work and the airbag to not work. This is apparently...

Engine
May 2023

My daughter was driving with her brother and a friend and stopped at an intersection on red signal. The car stopped and would not start. Definitely th...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2018 Audi Q3 has 25 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

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