2022 Audi Q3 Problems
Compared with other Audi Q3 years
More complaints than typical for this model
69/100 1.6× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 1.6× that of a typical Audi Q3 year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 24 of its 34 complaints were filed by the end of 2024.
- Most reported part: Electrical system (9 complaints).
- 5 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 34filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 9,700miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 5campaigns on record
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 26 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl AWD · 23 city / 30 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 Audi Q3 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 34 consumer complaints for the 2022 Audi Q3. The part named most often is electrical system, with 9 complaints (26% of the total), followed by fuel system (9) and back-over prevention (8). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 9,700 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 802 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the video (touch)screen/monitor/unit and 247 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 16 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 3 Audi Q3 model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 69 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (more complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system9 26%
- Fuel system9 26%
- Other or unknown5 15%
- Lane departure4 12%
- Engine3 8.8%
- Equipment3 8.8%
- Brakes2 5.9%
- Exterior lighting1 2.9%
Also reported: Body and structure (1), Tires (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “We have spoken with the dealership multiple times about the safety concern of the recall on this vehicle. We have gotten nowhere with them. It is required that every vehicle have a backup camera for safety reasons and this does not work die to this recall. They are just dismissing anything and should be providing a replacement vehicle that does work until they are able to fix this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11522534, filed 2023-05Fuel system: “The fuel pump is what the issues is with my 2022 Audi Q3 it has been replaced twice in three years of me having the vehicle the first time was in November 2022 a year after I got it came out of the store, and it would not start. The second time I was in a fast-food restaurant line, and it just cut off in line, so I had to try and get it started and out of the line before it cut off again got it tow into the dealership, and it was replaced again in November 2024.”
NHTSA complaint #11632611, filed 2024-12Back-over prevention (rear camera): “Two items: 1. Infotainment review camera does not show in a timely fashion. There is an open recall for this but my vehicle is not listed in the campaign. It is unclear why not. The firmware is from march of 2021 for a feb 2022 q3 build. I wish they would fix this. 2. ADAS park assist chimes do NOT always chime when other audi sources are playing. In particular, with Android Auto attached and after a previous phone call ends, park assist chime audio is not played. The graphical indicators may show on the screen. …”
NHTSA complaint #11575246, filed 2024-03Other or unknown: “Dear Sir or Madam: I am submitting a safety complaint regarding my 2022 Audi Q3 involving water intrusion from the sunroof. At approximately 41,000 miles, approximately a month ago, water began leaking through the front edge of the sunroof despite the sunroof never being opened prior to the issue. The leak was not caused by clogged drains or lack of maintenance. Water entered through the overhead console, resulting in failure of the interior lighting system causing lights to flicker on/off and water dripping directly onto me, the driver, while operating the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11741813, filed 2026-06Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 9,700 and 9,700 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2022 Audi Q3 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 S line quattro AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Q3 quattro AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,600 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 22V806000Oct 26, 2022Equipment › Electrical › Infotainment › Video (touch)screen/monitor/unitCovers: Audi Q3 2022, E-Tron 2021–2022, A6 Allroad 2021–2022 +22 more
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4…
- 22V701000Sep 19, 2022Visibility › Glass, side/rearCovers: Audi Q3 2022
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi Q3 vehicles. A window manufacturing error may allow the rear window to crack or break.
- 22V673000Sep 8, 2022Fuel system, gasoline › StorageCovers: Audi Q3 2021–2022
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Audi Q3 vehicles. The vent pipe within the fuel tank may have been damaged during fuel tank assembly.
- 22V064000Feb 7, 2022Back over prevention › Sensing system › CameraCovers: Audi Q3 2022
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 Audi Q3 vehicles that failed to receive the software update under Recall 21V-825 (91CR). A software error may prevent the rearview image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to…
- 21V825000Oct 20, 2021Back over prevention › Sensing system › CameraCovers: Audi Q3 2022, Q5 Sportback 2022, A8 2021 +13 more
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may…
Recall details for the 2022 Audi Q3 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 802 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038131Sep 30, 2026Electrical system. This TSB prvoides informaiton when there is a distance warning + ACC is not available/Audi pre sense fault; DTC U101400, B203200.
- 11038130Sep 25, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
- 11038035Sep 25, 2026Engine. This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on, EVAP pressure/temp sensor incorrect DTC displayed: P202400, P045000, P045200, P24D600, P24D800, P2B7B00.
- 11038027Sep 25, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
- 11038042Sep 22, 2026Steering. This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
- 11038024Sep 22, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.
- 11038056Sep 18, 2026Body and structure. This bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel.
- 11038032Sep 18, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides information when the rear parking sensor sometimes does not work, rear parking sensor loose, rear parking sensor fault message.
- 11038025Sep 15, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped.
- 11038039Sep 14, 2026Body and structure. This bulletin provides information when there are stails/marks on the sill panel trim.
Other model years of the Audi Q3
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | — | 1 | — | 25 | — | Too new |
| 2024 | 18 | 4,000 | 2 | 5 | 25 | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 34 | 9,700 | 5 | — | 26 | 69 · More | Rising |
| 2021 | 15 | 80,500 | 3 | 5 | 25 | — | Rising |
| 2020 | 66 | 1,937 | 3 | 5 | 22 | 89 · More | Falling |
| 2019 | 10 | 6,550 | 4 | 5 | 22 | — | Not enough data |
| 2018 | 26 | 19,000 | 1 | — | 23 | 0 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2017 | 8 | 19,604 | 3 | — | 23 | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 29 | 25,000 | 3 | — | 23 | 14 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2015 | 24 | 51,000 | 2 | — | 23 | — | Stable |
All Audi Q3 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 Audi Q3 have?
NHTSA recorded 34 consumer complaints for the 2022 Audi Q3 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2022 Audi Q3 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 9 complaints (26% of the total), followed by fuel system with 9.
Has the 2022 Audi Q3 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Audi Q3 get?
The EPA rates the 2022 Audi Q3 (Q3 quattro, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 26 mpg combined, 23 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2022 Audi Q3 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 9,700 miles and the middle half falls between 9,700 and 9,700 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.