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Audi Q3Model year report

2015 Audi Q3 Problems

Complaints
24filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
51,000miles, 15 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
23 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 20 city / 28 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Audi Q3 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2015 Audi Q3. The part named most often is engine, with 8 complaints (33% of the total), followed by fuel system (5) and suspension (5). 15 of the complaints include a mileage, and 40% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 51,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 747 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 29 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 20 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Forward collision avoidance (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Body and structure (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Engine: “My 2015 Q3 is having the same problem timing chain failure lined in the 2019 recall for models from 2008-2014. My 2015 has about 51,000 miles and should not be having this issue according to several mechanics and my Audi representative could not provide me any information other than that my VIN didn't fall in the class action even if I was having the same problem. I believe my model year should at least be reviewed if the problem was common just a year before.”

NHTSA complaint #11318290, filed 2020-03, 51,000 miles

Fuel system: “Vehicle experiences sudden, intermittent loss of motive power, severe engine hesitation, and stalling while operating at highway speeds. Diagnostic scans confirm fault codes P2015 and P0341, indicating a failure of the intake manifold position sensor and camshaft position correlation. These mechanical failures, combined with extreme carbon buildup on the valves, create a hazardous operating condition where the vehicle cannot maintain safe speeds in high-traffic environments. …”

NHTSA complaint #11731952, filed 2026-04

Suspension: “I was driving and the car went out of control. I had the steering wheel straight, but the rear end started to fishtail in and out of the oncoming lane of traffic. As this happened I had to quickly jerk the steering wheel to get it out of the other lane of oncoming traffic. I had to slow down to 10 mph to get home with the flashers on, all the while it continued to swerve both left and right on it's own. We had the vehicle towed to the Audi dealership (Mohegan Lake Audi) and they said the rear control arms cracked. They say it rusted through causing it to crack. …”

NHTSA complaint #11516246, filed 2023-04

Air bags: “The Clock Spring is not functioning in our 2015 Audi Q3. The horn is non-functioning and we were told by the Audi dealership, after waiting for that part for three months, that there is a 50-50 chance that the driver air bag will not deploy and the cruise control is not working. I was alerted to this possible problem because my airbag light is on but was initially told it was only because of the horn. When we took it to the dealership initially to fix the horn, we were told it was on back order. I was not comfortable driving without a horn but was hoping it would be in soon. …”

NHTSA complaint #11459821, filed 2022-04

Mileage when problems were reported

40% of the 15 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 26,544 and 78,000 miles.

27%0–100%10–2513%25–5020%50–7533%75–1007%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (15 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 51,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

201620202022202420265
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2015 Audi Q3 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Q3 FWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed automatic202823$3,550
Q3 quattro AWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed automatic202823$3,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2015 Audi Q3 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 747 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 747 bulletins →

Other model years of the Audi Q3

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20266—1—25—Too new
2024184,0002525—Too new
2022349,7005—2669 · MoreRising
20211580,5003525—Rising
2020661,937352289 · MoreFalling
2019106,5504522—Not enough data
20182619,0001—230 · FewerStable
2017819,6043—23—Not enough data
20162925,0003—2314 · FewerStable
20152451,0002—23—Stable

All Audi Q3 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Audi Q3 have?

NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2015 Audi Q3 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Audi Q3 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 8 complaints (33% of the total), followed by fuel system with 5.

Has the 2015 Audi Q3 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Audi Q3 get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Audi Q3 (Q3, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 20 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Audi Q3 reported?

Among the 15 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 51,000 miles and the middle half falls between 26,544 and 78,000 miles; 40% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.