2020 Audi Q3 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 17%of 66 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 275miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the steering of the 2020 Audi Q3, 17% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 275 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I bought my Audi Q3 on december 21 and on december 22 I started noticing issues with the steering, specifically related to the auto stop/start function. Now, as detailed below, I did not have a positive experience with my purchase of the vehicle, so when I started to notice the slow belabored turning, I thought that I was making more out of it because I had such a negative experience at the dealership. And, I wish that's what it was. …”
NHTSA complaint #11300896, filed 2020-01, 150 miles“There is a 3-4 second delay in the steering assist after engine restarts from a start/stop event. (auto start/stop feature) I almost got into an accident because I expected the power steering to be active while the car is on. I attempted to make a right hand turn on a traffic light, when I let go of the brake, the engine started and car started moving forward. I was unable to turn my steering wheel so the car went forward and I almost hit the car in the next lane over. After taking it to the dealership, they said that Audi knew about this and stated that this is within specification. …”
NHTSA complaint #11317773, filed 2020-03, 350 miles“Vehicle misfires/ stutters resulting in the vehicle shutting off. Driver has to manually restart car. This can be hazardous when driving in traffic as the vehicle will shut off. Not sure if this is a fuel injection issue. I've had this happen twice while ascending a hill. I picked up my new car on 10/22/2019, since 11/02/2019, I've experienced this issue 5 times. My vehicle has been in the repair shop twice for this issue and continuously since 11/25/2019. The car is not storing any faults. Vehicle also recognizes road repair sealant as a traffic lane and will take control of the steering. …”
NHTSA complaint #11286753, filed 2019-12, 200 miles“Have had several instances where lane assist has suddenly turned the car into another lane, often following a crack in the road. Have nearly had accident related to this sudden loss of control. Dealership not helpful, declaring that everything is working fine. Purchased this car for my 16 year-old daughter...because of the extra safety features. Very worried about this malfunction.”
NHTSA complaint #11321422, filed 2020-04, 2,600 miles“When the auto start-stop function activates (turning the engine off), the steering wheel locks. The car can continue to roll when you let your foot off the brake to start moving again, but the steering wheel remains locked not allowing you to steer the car when necessary. I almost got hit because of this and it is very scary not to be able to steer out of the way when necessary!!! This is horrible function of the car which can cause a lot of accidents!!”
NHTSA complaint #11277932, filed 2019-11, 100 milesRelated recalls
- 26V590000Sep 11, 2026Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan, 2018-2019 Atlas, and 2019-2021 Audi Q3 vehicles. One of the bolts that…Covers: Audi Q3 2019–2021, Volkswagen Atlas 2018–2019, Tiguan 2018
Related service bulletins
- 11038042Sep 22, 2026This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
- 11036918Aug 21, 2026This bulletin provides service information when DTC U0101000 is logged, lost communication with the TCM in diagnostic address 23.
- 11028405Jan 13, 2026This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
- 11027350Dec 11, 2025This bulletin provides regarding visual damage for all vehicles.
- 11025426Oct 24, 2025This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 11025340Oct 17, 2025This TSB provides information regarding rotational and other steerihng wheel vibrations.
- 11023767Sep 25, 2025This bulletin provides information when there is a prompt to take over steering; hands off detection.
- 11015769Feb 24, 2025This bulletin provides information when there are cracking noises from the steering rack when steering.
- 11013697Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information when the steering wheel does not heat up sufficiently.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2020 Audi Q3
22 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsOther or unknown
18 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 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