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2026 Audi Q3Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2026 Audi Q3, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 15, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Audi Q3 has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Forward collision avoidance
3Lane departure
1Electrical system
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2026 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
2026 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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- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2026 Audi Q3 safety ratings
2026 AUDI Q3 SUV N/A AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Q3 owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Supplemental update: Software patch failed to resolve safety defects. Post-update road test triggered a multi-system network cascade collapse across platform architecture. Symptoms include erratic turn signal hyper-blinking, cockpit blanking flashes, continuous speaker crackling with audio turned…
Vehicle is a new 2026 Audi Q3 S Line quattro with recurring electronic system failures affecting safety-related functions, beginning on or about April 11, 2026. The vehicle has repeatedly displayed “Driver assistance systems are limited” and related driver-assist warnings with no environmental…
Driving 75 MPH in heavy freeway traffic with no for warning at all, my car initiated auto breaking violently tightening my seatbelt two times. The steeringwheel was was also jerking left, and right like the car wasn’t sure what to do.I had both hands on the steering wheel. And was trying to stop…
Own a 2026 Q3?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.