Skip to content
Fuel systemPart report

2015 Audi Q3 Fuel system Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
21%of 24 total for the year
Median mileage
80,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2015 Audi Q3, 21% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,500 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.

“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

“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

“Vehicle: 2015 Audi Q3 | Engine: 2.0L TFSI 4-Cylinder Turbo Component: Engine Complaint Description: While driving on the interstate at highway speed, the red oil pressure warning light illuminated suddenly and without prior warning. The standard low oil level warning light did NOT illuminate prior to the failure. Oil level was verified as correct and within specification at the time of failure. The vehicle suffered a complete and catastrophic engine failure due to oil starvation and rod knock, despite a verified proper oil level and oil pressure. The engine requires full replacement. …”

NHTSA complaint #11741103, filed 2026-05

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022926%
2021533%
20201015%
2019220%
201814%
2016414%
2015521%

Other parts of the 2015 Audi Q3

Engine
8 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Air bags
3 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 29, 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