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Steering
NewRisk. A broken steering rack housing can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2020 Audi Q3Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 66 owner complaints about the 2020 Audi Q3, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-786 the manufacturer reports only 97% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 7, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Audi Q3 has problems
66 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
22Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
20Engine
11Steering1 crash/fire/injury
10Fuel/propulsion system
6Vehicle speed control
6Power train
5Service brakes
4Exterior lighting
4Structure
87 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 22 | 1 |
| Engine | 20 | 0 |
| Steering | 11 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 0 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 8 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2020 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 · 2022 Q4
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Risk. A bent or detached brake pedal plate decreases the contact area for the driver's foot and increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Seats
Risk. The incorrect bolt connection could fail, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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
2020 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
2020 Audi Q3 safety ratings
2020 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: Standard
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Q3 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Rear hatch randomly operable / inoperable. "Reset" computer without success. Dangerous situation as anything inside hatch is not not accessible. Was told by Audi that the entire rear hatch latch system needs replacement and this is "a common issue"...
I purchased a 2020 Audi Q3 S-Line (VIN: [XXX] ) on [XXX], with 27,564 miles on it. I bought the vehicle from a dealership that specializes in high-end aftermarket cars, and they provided a maintenance report stating the vehicle had passed all inspections at the time of sale. The vehicle had been…
The sunroof in the Audi Q3 leaks and the water drops from the ceiling INTO the cabin. Water also comes through the passenger side panel and drips onto the floor causing flooding of the floorboards. This is a KNOWN issue and Audi has released a TSB (technical service bulletin) to attempt to fix…
Own a 2020 Q3?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.