repaired · 2018 Q1
Electrical system: software
Risk. If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 Audi Q3Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 25 owner complaints about the 2015 Audi Q3, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-642 the manufacturer reports only 95% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Audi Q3 has problems
25 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Engine
6Suspension
5Fuel/propulsion system
3Air bags
2Power train
2Electrical system
2Steering
1Visibility/wiper
1Structure
55 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2015 Audi Q3 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. If the sunroof is closing while the vehicle is shut off and a vehicle occupant is in its path, there is an increased risk of injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other Q3 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Q3 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 Audi Q3 safety ratings
2015 Audi Q3 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Q3 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Vehicle: 2015 Audi Q3 | Engine: 2.0L TFSI 4-Cylinder Turbo Component: Engine Complaint Description: While driving on the interstate at highway speed, the red oil pressure warning light illuminated suddenly and without prior warning. The standard low oil level warning light did NOT illuminate prior…
I am reporting that authorized dealer Audi Knoxville (Harper Auto Square) is KNOWINGLY AND WILLINGLY attempting to force me to operate an unsafe vehicle. Following an intake manifold repair, the dealership’s service staff identified carbon buildup and fouled spark plugs as a necessary repair, while…
Vehicle experiences sudden, intermittent loss of motive power, severe engine hesitation, and stalling while operating at highway speeds. Diagnostic scans confirm fault codes P2015 and P0341, indicating a failure of the intake manifold position sensor and camshaft position correlation. These…
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Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.