Audi Q3: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Audi Q3 model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 36.4 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2016 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 35.7 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2018 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 Low | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| 2020 | 63 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 12.7 Low | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2021 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 171.4 High | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| 2024 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 70.6 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Across 6 model years, the 2021 Audi Q3 carries the highest severity index (171.4, driven by fuel/propulsion system), while the 2018 is the cleanest at 0.0.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.