Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Audi Q3 has 2 recalls, 62 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
62
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
20V786000
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 pressur...
20V644000
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 ...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 Audi Q3 SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I purchased this vehicle new in June 2020. Since January 2022, it has experienced recurring water in... |
| Nov 4, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I purchased my 2020 Audi Q3 in August of 2020. I am submitting this complaint regarding the recurri... |
| Aug 21, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Rear hatch randomly operable / inoperable. "Reset" computer without success. Dangerous situation a... |
| Jul 19, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I purchased a 2020 Audi Q3 S-Line (VIN: [XXX] ) on [XXX], with 27,564 miles on it. I bought the vehi... |
| Jul 4, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Water/rain leaking through sunroof/light electrical panel replaced by Audi dealer once before, now i... |
| May 5, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The sunroof in the Audi Q3 leaks and the water drops from the ceiling INTO the cabin. Water also com... |
| Jan 16, 2025 | AIR BAGS | We purchased a 2020 Audi Q3 (36000 miles) from Carvana on December 5, 2024, and it was reported as h... |
| Sep 21, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The Sun roof is leaking into the cabin through the overhead control panel and the driver door. |
| Aug 9, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The moonroof leaks during rain or car wash, flooding interior and control panel and interior lights. |
| Jul 27, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? ... |
| Apr 9, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | There is a large flaw on these vehicles. The sunroof framing becomes damaged. This creates an issue ... |
| Sep 10, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Child safety locks turn on and after a point it shut off.I turn in the problem to the dealer but th... |
| Jun 28, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I was driving on a highway at 65 miles per hour, it was a rental car and the car automatically short... |
| Jun 14, 2023 | STRUCTURE | It rained pretty heavy last night, and driving to work this morning, the interior lamp lights starte... |
| May 16, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE PANEL NEAR THE SUNROOF CONTROL BUTTONS AND LIGHTS HAS A LEAK. IT LEAKS WATER EVERYTIME IT RAINS ... |
| May 12, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | Not sure if this requires investigation by NHTSA so I am reporting it and will let you decide. 2020... |
| Apr 2, 2023 | STRUCTURE | Sunroof of car was leaking profusely during heavy rain. The water was pouring from the overhead pane... |
| Feb 2, 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2020 Audi Q3. The contact stated that while driving or idling, the electrical sys... |
| Nov 11, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Please investigate the 2020 Audi Q3 and issue a recall - this is a major driver safety issue. I purc... |
| Jul 27, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have experienced twice now that water leaks from the overhead panel and flickering of the overhead... |