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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.
2021 Audi Q3Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 2021 Audi Q3, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-673 the manufacturer reports only 91% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 11, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Audi Q3 has problems
15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Fuel/propulsion system
3Engine
3Electrical system
2Seat belts1 crash/fire/injury
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Lane departure
1Exterior lighting
1Seats
1Steering
44 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2021 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 Q3
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
Risk. A damaged vent pipe may allow fuel to spill out of the filler neck when the fuel cap is opened, increasing the risk of an injury.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Seat belts
Risk. An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during 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
2021 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
'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2021 Audi Q3 safety ratings
2021 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: Standard
In owners' words
What Q3 owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I am reporting a recurring fuel system defect affecting my Audi Q3, consistent with Safety Recall 20YF – Suction Jet Pump. The problem began as difficulty refueling and now mirrors an identical issue I experienced with a previous Audi A3, which ultimately leaked fuel severely both while driving and…
The car stalled while driving. There were no warning lights or indicators before the failure. The car was unable to be restarted so it was towed to a mechanic. It was discovered the car was out of gas however the gauge read there was still a lot of gas in the tank. We then took the car to an Audi…
******* DELETE VOQ ******* THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING MARKED FOR DELETION BECAUSE THE CONSUMER PLACED THE REQUEST.*DJR ******* DELETE VOQ *******
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