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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2016 Audi Q3 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 29 total for the year
Median mileage
42,465miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2016 Audi Q3, 3% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,465 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 contact's wife owns a 2016 Audi Q3. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the rearview mirror detached. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was determined that the rearview mirror needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,465.”

NHTSA complaint #11519120, filed 2023-04, 42,465 miles

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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202213%
202012%
201613%
201528%

Other parts of the 2016 Audi Q3

Electrical system
10 complaints
Engine
7 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Audi Q3

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.

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