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Exterior lightingPart report

2020 Audi Q3 Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
6%of 66 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2020 Audi Q3, 6% of the 66 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.

“Please investigate the 2020 Audi Q3 and issue a recall - this is a major driver safety issue. I purchased this vehicle new from the Audi Crown Clearwater, FL dealership in late 2019. I am taking it for repair a THIRD time because after it rains, the interior gets flooded with water which pours into the car from the rear-view mirror area which affects driver visibility, lights, electrical components, and more. The water damage is visible and there is so much built-up saturation from the leak that it causes the interior touch lights to stay on. …”

NHTSA complaint #11493172, filed 2022-11

“I purchased this vehicle new in June 2020. Since January 2022, it has experienced recurring water intrusion into the passenger cabin during heavy rain. Water leaks from the ceiling around the overhead console near the front reading/map lights. During heavy rain, water pools and causes the interior lights to turn on unexpectedly while driving. Generally, the lights cannot be turned off or immediately reactivate, creating a safety hazard at night. Water also drips onto the infotainment screen and center stack controls. …”

NHTSA complaint #11712778, filed 2026-01

“The sunroof in the Audi Q3 leaks and the water drops from the ceiling INTO the cabin. Water also comes through the passenger side panel and drips onto the floor causing flooding of the floorboards. This is a KNOWN issue and Audi has released a TSB (technical service bulletin) to attempt to fix these, but it’s just a band aid. It keeps coming back over and over. Water intrudes into the center lights and they flicker and short out. Water drips from these lights into the center gearshift area and it is an extreme safety hazard. PLEASE force Audi to fix this and make it right with their customers. …”

NHTSA complaint #11659111, filed 2025-05

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202416%
202213%
202117%
202046%
2019110%
201627%
201514%

Other parts of the 2020 Audi Q3

Electrical system
22 complaints
Engine
20 complaints
Other or unknown
18 complaints
Steering
11 complaints
Fuel system
10 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Forward 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 31, 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