Used Audi Q3: Inspection checklist
Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 158 complaints across these 8 years; the 2020 drew the most.
Choose a model year
2025
Few owner complaints
3 complaints1 recallOpen checklist
2024
Most reported: electrical
16 complaints2 recallsOpen checklist
2023
Fewest complaintsFew owner complaints
1 complaint1 recallOpen checklist
2022
Most reported: electrical
28 complaints5 recallsOpen checklist
2021
Most reported: electrical
13 complaints2 recallsOpen checklist
2020
Most complaintsMost reported: electrical
62 complaints2 recallsOpen checklist
2019
Most reported: fuel system
10 complaints3 recallsOpen checklist
2018
Most reported: electrical
25 complaints1 recallOpen checklist
Problems that follow the Q3 from year to year
Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.
| Area | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 5 | 2 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 37 | ||
| Fuel system | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 |
Q3 generations and updates
First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.
Every Q3 recall to confirm
14 recalls cover the Q3years on this site. Open a campaign number for NHTSA's full notice. 3 campaigns span more than one model year.
