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NewRisk. A broken steering rack housing can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 Audi Q3Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2019 Audi Q3, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-815 the manufacturer reports only 82% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Audi Q3 has problems
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Electrical system
2Engine
2Fuel/propulsion system
1Power train
1Steering
1Structure
1Vehicle speed control
1Exterior lighting
1Forward collision avoidance
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2019 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 · 2024 Q4
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Risk. An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Steering: critical fasteners
Risk. The circlip can detach and catch on surrounding components, causing the steering system to lock and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash, the passenger air bag may not properly deploy and inflate, and small plastic parts may enter the cabin, increasing the 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
2019 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
2019 Audi Q3 safety ratings
2019 Audi Q3 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Q3 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
After multiple attempts to have my 2019 Audi Q3 repaired the vehicle is still sitting at Audi of Columbia with the following issues (leaking water, drainage system is compromised, mold in the roof lining, sunroof is leaking).
WHILE ON THE ROAD, ON THE FIRST MONTH OF DRIVING THE CAR AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019, THE CAR SLOWED DOWN TO 2-5 MPH WITH A NOTE ON THE DASH SCREEN TO CALL SERVICE. I CRAWLED THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. GAS PEDAL AND BREAKS NOT WORKING, PULLING THE EMERGENCY PARK BUTTON TO STOP THE CAR. IMMEDIATELY…
ON THREE OCCASIONS, TOUCHSCREEN FAILED TO TURN ON PREVENTING REVERSE CAMERA FROM ACTIVATING. SCREEN STAYED BLANK OR WAS UNRESPONSIVE FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. VEHICLE WAS BOTH STATIONARY AND IN MOTION -- SWITCHING IN AND OUT OF REVERSE DID NOT RESOLVE ISSUE. *TR
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