repaired · 2026 Q1
Occupant classification: front passenger
Risk. A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2023 Audi Q3Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2023 Audi Q3, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 24V-251 the manufacturer reports only 91% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 26, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Navigator84, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Audi Q3 has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Engine1 crash/fire/injury
1Electrical system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2023 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.
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
2023 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
In owners' words
What Q3 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I purchased my 2023 Audi Q3 brand-new in March 2023. The vehicle currently has approximately 92,000 miles and has received regular oil changes and routine maintenance. While stopped at a red light, I experienced a sudden loss of propulsion. When the light turned green, I attempted to accelerate,…
I purchased a 2023 Audi Q3 and less than a year of owning the vehicle, I was driving when I lost power to the vehicle’s engine, with absolutely NO warning sign. Thankfully, I was able to pull over on the side of 95 and turn the car off, thinking maybe it was just overheating. I sat in the car for…
If driving and the vehicle is put in park then put back into gear without turning off first, the vehicle will stall. Usually happens to me in parking lots but happened while I was parked on a hill. The vehicle stalled after being put in drive and started rolling down the hill - the power steering…
Own a 2023 Q3?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.