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2015 Audi Q3 Air bags Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
13%of 24 total for the year
Median mileage
82,800miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 2015 Audi Q3, 13% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,800 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q3. The contact stated that the horn became inoperable and additionally, the hand controls were not functioning as needed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The horn was also inoperable. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. The VIN was not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11599198, filed 2024-07, 80,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the oil light remained illuminated. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who confirmed that the vehicle was experiencing an abnormal oil consumption. The mechanic performed an oil change however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the contact stated that the controls on the steering wheel were inoperable. The contact stated that the steering wheel air bag was inoperable due to the electrical shortage in the steering wheel. …”

NHTSA complaint #11574275, filed 2024-02, 85,600 miles

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202416%
202023%
2018415%
2017225%
2016310%
2015313%

Other parts of the 2015 Audi Q3

Engine
8 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
1 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 Audi Q3

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology