Used Car Checklists

2025 Audi Q3: What to check before buying

Only 3 owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this car, so this sheet is short. Problems reported on neighboring Q3 years are listed below the checklist.

Audi Q32025
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
1
Crashes reported
0
Reliability
Good
75/100 on Auto Reliability Index

Run the VIN before you go

A history report shows accidents, title brands, odometer readings, and open recalls for this 2025 Audi Q3. Ask the seller for the VIN; it is also on the dash at the base of the windshield.

Your inspection sheet

Tick items off on your phone at the car, or print it. Ticks stay on this device.

0/5 checked

1

Paperwork and questions

Before you go, or before you touch the car0/1

2

Walk-around and cabin

Engine off, key in hand0/2

3

Cold start, engine bay, and underside

Ask the seller not to warm the car up first0/1

4

Test drive

At least 20 minutes, with some highway0/1

These checks are specific to this model year. For tires, body panels, fluids, and the other basics every used car needs, use the general inspection guide.

Reported on neighboring Q3 years

Few owners have reported problems with this year yet. Nearby years usually share most parts, so their problems are worth checking on this car too.

2024 Q3

16 owner complaints
  • Electrical 5
  • Brakes 2

Worth adding to your 2025 checks

  • Use the infotainment screen throughout the test drive and watch for reboots, reloading messages, or a blank display.
  • After startup, check the driver display for parking brake, antenna malfunction, or initializing error messages.
  • Lock the car with the fob, wait several minutes, and confirm every door stays locked.
Open the 2024 checklist

Which Q3 is it?

EPA figures for each version of the 2025 Audi Q3. Use them to confirm you are looking at the version that was advertised, and as a yardstick on the test drive.

VersionDriveEPA rating
2.0L 4-cylAWD25 mpg
  • Reset the trip computer at the start of the drive. A Q3 that averages well under the EPA 25 mpg combined on a mixed route may have an engine or tire problem.

Recalls to confirm (1)

Recall repairs are free at any Audi dealer, but the seller may never have had them done. Check each campaign number against the VIN.

  1. 25V082000Backup cameraFeb 2025

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tiguan, 2023 Arteon, and 2024-2025 Audi Q3 vehicles. An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility.".

    Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners April 3, 2024, and Volkswagen owners November 18, 2025.Volkswagen owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91NY and (Audi) 90AV.

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