2020 Audi Q3: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 2 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
63
Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
0
Injuries
12.7
Severity index
Severity index 12.7 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 103 2020 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2020 Audi Q3 ranks 94 of 103 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 9% of its model-year peers. See the full 2020 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 22 | 34.9% |
| ENGINE | 20 | 31.7% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 17 | 27.0% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 10 | 15.9% |
| STEERING | 9 | 14.3% |
| POWER TRAIN | 6 | 9.5% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 9.5% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | 7.9% |
The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 22 of 63 complaints (34.9%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 3 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V786000 | 16/12/2020 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Audi Q3 vehicles. The brake pedal plate can bend or detach under the pressure applied during sudden stopping. |
| 20V644000 | 19/10/2020 | SEATS | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling one 2020 Audi Q3 vehicle. The driver's seat frame may have incorrectly been bolted to the seat rail. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.