2021 Model Year

Audi Q3

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
13
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Severe
3

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 2025

The car stalled while driving. There were no warning lights or indicators before the failure. The car was unable to be restarted so it was towed to a...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 2025

I am reporting a recurring fuel system defect affecting my Audi Q3, consistent with Safety Recall 20YF – Suction Jet Pump. The problem began as diffic...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 2025

By the dome light, it leaks water when it is pouring rain very heavily. It also drips water by the passenger side shade visor. The dome lights will di...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Feb 2025

My 2021 Audi Q3 SUV had been very dangerous to drive stalling, stopping on the highway and shuttering for about two weeks. While I was going about 70...

Tires
Aug 2024

Tire Size p235/50r19 Bought car used with new tires on [XXX] is now 08/20 have driven car for roughly 2500miles and tires began losing air irregularly...

Seat Belts
Dec 2023

Two weeks ago my 2021 Audi Q3 displayed a child lock malfunction error. The rear passengers cannot open the door from the inside even after turning o...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 2023

******* DELETE VOQ ******* THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING MARKED FOR DELETION BECAUSE THE CONSUMER PLACED THE REQUEST.*DJR ******* DELETE VOQ *******

Electrical System
Jul 2023

Child safety lock failure alert. First incident was January 2023. Second was July 2023. Repeating issue after repair. Puts small children at risk for...

SEAT BELTS,SEATS Crash
Jul 2023

I was traveling approximately 50 mph on a highway when we were rear-ended. The car spun around and we were both thrown forward due to the malfunctioni...

Structure
Dec 2022

While merging onto the highway, there was a loud bang and the overhead lights as well as driver door alert on the dashboard came on. Upon checking, th...

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Summary

The 2021 Audi Q3 has 13 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. 2 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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