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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2015 Audi Q3 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
8%of 24 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 Audi Q3, 8% of the 24 complaints for this model year.

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.

“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

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026117%
2024211%
202069%
2019110%
201814%
201528%

Other parts of the 2015 Audi Q3

Engine
8 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Steering
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 30, 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