2017 Audi Q3 Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 19,604miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- 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 2017 Audi Q3 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2017 Audi Q3. The part named most often is air bags, with 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by engine (2) and other or unknown (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 19,604 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 608 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 31 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.
- Air bags2 25%
- Engine2 25%
- Other or unknown2 25%
- Steering1 13%
- Suspension1 13%
Example complaints
Air bags: “I lost control over all the functions on my steering wheel, including the horn and the drivers air bag. My mechanic told me, that I needed a new Clockspring . He called Audi to order the part but Audi confirmed that the part is on back order since last May and that they have no idea when it will be available. Over 4000 people are on the waiting list for that part. I contacted Audi several times, asking if I was expected to drive around without a horn and airbag. I was told not to drive the car if it's not save. …”
NHTSA complaint #11463435, filed 2022-05Other or unknown: “After a small snow fall but wit some icing overnight I turned on the front andback warmers for the windows. As I travelled about 1/2 a mile I heard a creaking noise in the back of the vehicle, when I looked up I noticed a crack in the glass backk window and then continued to get bigger and bigger until the entire window was gone. I was told by the dealership that glass is not covered by the manu warranty. This was the first time I'd used the backwindow defroster, needless to say I'm not happ since I've only had my vehiccle since december 26th. I've attached to photos. …”
NHTSA complaint #10971522, filed 2017-04, 1,209 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,209 and 38,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2017 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).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,550 |
| Q3 quattro AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 20 | 28 | 23 | $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
- 19V385000May 23, 2019Exterior lighting › Turn signalCovers: Audi Q3 2016–2018
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Audi Q3 vehicles equipped with LED headlights. An inoperable front turn signal may not illuminate an indicator, failing to alert the driver to the issue. As such, these vehicles fail to…
- 17V400000Jun 26, 2017Forward collision avoidance › Crash imminent brakingCovers: Audi Q3 2016–2017
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Audi Q3 vehicles. If the parking brake is used during emergency braking, the brake lights on the vehicle will not activate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal…
- 16V642000Sep 6, 2016Electrical system › SoftwareCovers: Audi Q3 2015–2017, TT Roadster 2016–2017, A3 Cabriolet 2016 +2 more
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new…
Recall details for the 2017 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. 608 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038130Sep 25, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
- 11038027Sep 25, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
- 11038042Sep 22, 2026Steering. This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
- 11038024Sep 22, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.
- 11038056Sep 18, 2026Body and structure. This bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel.
- 11038025Sep 15, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped.
- 11038143Sep 9, 2026Other or unknown. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 11038033Sep 8, 2026Body and structure. This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases.
- 11038026Sep 8, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides infomraiton abou the Audi frequency analysis application, which is available in the App Store for Android and Apple phones.
- 11036917Aug 26, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor.
Other model years of the Audi Q3
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | — | 1 | — | 25 | — | Too new |
| 2024 | 18 | 4,000 | 2 | 5 | 25 | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 34 | 9,700 | 5 | — | 26 | 69 · More | Rising |
| 2021 | 15 | 80,500 | 3 | 5 | 25 | — | Rising |
| 2020 | 66 | 1,937 | 3 | 5 | 22 | 89 · More | Falling |
| 2019 | 10 | 6,550 | 4 | 5 | 22 | — | Not enough data |
| 2018 | 26 | 19,000 | 1 | — | 23 | 0 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2017 | 8 | 19,604 | 3 | — | 23 | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 29 | 25,000 | 3 | — | 23 | 14 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2015 | 24 | 51,000 | 2 | — | 23 | — | Stable |
All Audi Q3 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017 Audi Q3 have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2017 Audi Q3 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2017 Audi Q3 is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by engine with 2.
Has the 2017 Audi Q3 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Audi Q3 get?
The EPA rates the 2017 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 2017 Audi Q3 reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 19,604 miles and the middle half falls between 1,209 and 38,000 miles; 100% 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.