Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Audi Q3 has 1 recall, 25 complaints.
1
Recalls
25
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
19V385000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Audi Q3 vehicles equipped with LED headlights. An inoperable front turn signa...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2018 Audi Q3 SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Audi Q3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehic... |
| Feb 1, 2024 | AIR BAGS | Steering wheel clicking and accessories and functions not working along with airbag (malfunction) li... |
| Feb 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The entire air conditioning system had to be replaced at the tune of $2422. The car is only 5 1/2 ye... |
| Sep 29, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Heard a loud exploding sound while driving down the street. Quickly realized that the sunroof explod... |
| Jul 6, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | My car stalled. I could not moved the car. Mobile Mechanic came saw the alternator belt was broke. H... |
| Jun 13, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2018 Audi Q3. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the steering... |
| May 20, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My 2018 Audi Q3 had a defective clock spring which caused the buttons on the steering wheel to not w... |
| May 1, 2023 | ENGINE | My daughter was driving with her brother and a friend and stopped at an intersection on red signal. ... |
| Nov 1, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | In 2020, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. extended the warranty on its transfer case for 2011 - 201... |
| Nov 1, 2022 | TIRES | The contact owns a 2018 Audi Q3 equipped with Continental tires, Tire Line: ContiproContact, Tire Si... |
| Oct 26, 2022 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Audi Q3. The contact stated that on numerous occasions, the check engine war... |
| Oct 15, 2022 | ENGINE | The vehicle is burning and consuming too much oil too quickly between oil changes. Oil pressure ligh... |
| Jun 1, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Center sliding armrest defective. Cover under the armrest that pops in the tubes came off maki g the... |
| May 26, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Panoramic sunroof exploded today while driving at highway speeds. Broken glass gave way. Car was not... |
| May 14, 2022 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | The steering wheel started to make a weird noise while turning the airbag light then came on the ste... |
| Feb 17, 2022 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Audi Q3. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive po... |
| Jan 24, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | CPO with 20k miles that I bought back on August 25, 2021 from Audi. It is equipped with push/start. ... |
| Oct 15, 2021 | AIR BAGS | noticed a clicking sound in the steering column that was intermittent; after a week, the airbag ligh... |
| Feb 23, 2020 | TIRES | The contact owns a 2018 Audi Q3 equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: Conti ProContact, Tire S... |
| Dec 17, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | DRIVING DURING THE MORNING ON MY WAY TO WORK I HEARD THIS EXPLOSION AND A SOUND BEHIND. WHEN I PULLE... |