2020 Audi Q3 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 30%of 66 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the engine of the 2020 Audi Q3, 30% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car leased july 2020, has 1936 miles, check engine light came on 4/14/21, took to dealer , left for repair . Dealer states 'replace fuel pump module ' required . This car also had problem in march 2021 which I reported where car shut off while driving. Dealer said software update was required from recall that I had not gotten notice for .”
NHTSA complaint #11408429, filed 2021-04, 1,937 miles“I purchased my Audi 2020 Q3 in november 2019. Since the purchase, on three separate occasions, the car has failed to accelerate under very specific speed conditions. In each case, the vehicle had slowed either due to a sharp curve while entering a freeway or for a slower vehicle in front of my vehicle while entering the freeway. When time came to accelerate to match the speed of the freeway traffic, adding power was futile. …”
NHTSA complaint #11404126, filed 2021-03, 9,900 miles“I purchased my 2020 Q3 on dec 31 2019. Within 2 weeks my car stopped at the signal light with a malfunction of auto stop/start issue and would not move forward. I had taken to the dealer and they mentioned that this is a known issue with 2020 Q3 and the software to fix the auto stop/start function will not be available untill end of 1st quarter. Now I am seeing the gas consumption high and the vehicle does not drive as before.”
NHTSA complaint #11306882, filed 2020-02, 310 miles“I bought my 2020 Q3 sline premium on august 15, 2020. The vehicle had stalled twice, first on august 17, 2020 and second on august 20, 2020. In both cases, the engine stopped as soon as I stopped in auto with my parking brakes engaged. The display screen also went dead/blank in both cases. In both cases I had to restart before I can drive. I also notice that when stopped and the auto stop engages the steering wheel locks making it difficult to turn a corner from a red light. …”
NHTSA complaint #11350468, filed 2020-08, 100 miles“Drive system malfunction- 05dec2020 as I was driving on the city street (35mph) the speed stalled(decelerated) at 12mph, I pressed on the accelerator pedal all the way down in order to increase the speed but will not increase. I pulled to the side and stopped and then turned off the vehicle. I waited for about 5mins then restarted the vehicle. Drive system malfunction alarm cleared afterwards; I was able to accelerate to the speed of 35mph. The vehicle returned to normal operation state.”
NHTSA complaint #11384966, filed 2020-12, 2,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11034657Jun 26, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000 km.
- 11034728Jun 10, 2026This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring.
- 11034656Jun 4, 2026This bulletin provides information when DTC U140A00 Terminal 30 is stored in the ECM.
- 11034699Jun 2, 2026This bulletin provides informatio when fuel pump/ sender, fuel tank level implausible, DTC B105A1A B103E29 Stored in 0017.
- 11032181Apr 6, 2026This bulletin provides informatio when fuel pump/ sender, fuel tank level implausible, DTC B105A1A B103E29 Stored in 0017.
- 11029368Feb 20, 2026This bulletin provides information on the use of the Audi frequencly analysis app, and where the application can be downloaded.
- 11029367Feb 20, 2026This bulletin provides information on VIN Plates, Safety Certification labels, and the ordering procedures.
- 11028398Jan 14, 2026This bulletin provides information regarding UV leak additive for finding oil leaks.
- 11027356Dec 11, 2025This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000 km.
- 11026170Nov 10, 2025This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2020 Audi Q3
22 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 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