2018 Audi Q3 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 23%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 2018 Audi Q3, 23% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,000 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.
“CPO with 20k miles that I bought back on August 25, 2021 from Audi. It is equipped with push/start. Vehicle won't start. I have tried to use both key-fob with fresh brand new battery. Did not work I even checked to see if the battery was good. Still it won't start. I ran my scanner got a U0101 Loss communication to TCM (Transmission Control Module). I had Audi came with a flat bed to pick up the vehicle on January 24, 2022 (Vehicle have around 26k miles). …”
NHTSA complaint #11450718, filed 2022-02“The entire air conditioning system had to be replaced at the tune of $2422. The car is only 5 1/2 years old and it was not covered under warranty. I have researched this issue online and there are numerous people complaining about this very same issue. Why haven't a recall been campaigned? air /heat air compressor, condenser and A/C kit had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11569605, filed 2024-02“The contact owns a 2018 Audi Q3. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel hand activated controls ceased functioning. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to control of the vehicle however, the contact was unsure if the air bags would deploy in the event of a crash. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent at first but had become constant with the air bag warning light remaining illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11527088, filed 2023-06, 103,000 miles“Back up camera won't work when car transmission is in reverse, nor when manually pressing park assist button. This has happened on a couple of occasions before but I thought it was a fluke, today back up camera was completely disabled multiple times while driving when putting transmission in reverse.”
NHTSA complaint #11257889, filed 2019-09Related service bulletins
- 11035810Jul 9, 2026This bulletin provides informatoinw hent here are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles inside of the housing.
- 11034643Jun 23, 2026This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster.
- 11033492May 22, 2026This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective.
- 11032165Apr 30, 2026This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective.
- 11031053Mar 26, 2026This bulletin provides informaiton regarding the Universal Traffic Recorder.
- 11031051Mar 20, 2026This bulletin provides informaiotn about various infortainment system complaints.
- 11030985Mar 17, 2026This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.
- 11031040Mar 4, 2026This bulletin provides informaito when Apple CarPlay/Android Auto does not react to touch inputs.
- 11030984Mar 2, 2026This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.
- 11029407Feb 17, 2026This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 17% |
| 2024 | 6 | 33% |
| 2022 | 9 | 26% |
| 2021 | 3 | 20% |
| 2020 | 22 | 33% |
| 2019 | 3 | 30% |
| 2018 | 6 | 23% |
| 2016 | 10 | 34% |
| 2015 | 2 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2018 Audi Q3
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsTires
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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.
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