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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2018 Audi Q3 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
4%of 26 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2018 Audi Q3, 4% of the 26 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.

“In 2020, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. extended the warranty on its transfer case for 2011 - 2018 Porsche Cayenne and Macan models. This was in response to what one article described as “[m]any Porsche Cayenne and Macan owners have experienced recurring problems with their 4wd transfer case. We have the issues and the symptoms, such as vibrations under acceleration, highlighted in our common problems section.” Porsche and Audi share vehicle architecture for SUV models. …”

NHTSA complaint #11554839, filed 2023-11

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

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

Other parts of the 2018 Audi Q3

Engine
7 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 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