2024 Audi Q3 Problems
Compared with other Audi Q3 years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2024 can be compared from 2027.
- Most reported part: Electrical system (6 complaints, median 569 mi).
- 2 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
- 18filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 4,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall
- EPA fuel economy
- 25 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl AWD · 22 city / 29 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2024 Audi Q3 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2024 Audi Q3. The part named most often is electrical system, with 6 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes (5) and other or unknown (5). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 4,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 620 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 226 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 26 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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 system6 33%
- Brakes5 28%
- Other or unknown5 28%
- Steering2 11%
- Air bags1 5.6%
- Engine1 5.6%
- Exterior lighting1 5.6%
Also reported: Latches, locks and linkages (1), Seat belts (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “We are submitting this formal complaint regarding a recurring and unresolved issue with the HVAC (air conditioning) system in our 2024 Audi Q3 Quattro S Line. Since February 2024, we have consistently experienced failures in the climate control system, particularly after exposure to rainy conditions. Specifically: 1. The front air vents begin blowing warm air at random intervals, even when set to cool. 2. The rear vents completely shut off airflow during these instances. 3. This occurs most frequently during or after rain but now occurs in dry weather as well. …”
NHTSA complaint #11669274, filed 2025-06Brakes: “I am submitting this complaint because I have experienced serious safety-related concerns involving Audi vehicles, and I am extremely concerned that these issues could result in a serious accident, injury, or loss of life. My personal vehicle is a **2024 Audi Q3**, which has experienced safety-related problems involving the braking system, wheel/speed sensors, parking recognition system, and other related vehicle safety and driver-assistance systems. …”
NHTSA complaint #11761418, filed 2026-09Other or unknown: “The first week of buying this vechile there was a chip malfuction on the Audi Q3 2024. The Audi authorized service center told me it was just a sensor. I have had multiple dios done and everthing come back fine. However, when when the battery was disconnect the start stop system had issue then went away. Along with after my purchase of the Q3 their were strange streaming noises that were coming out of one the speakers. It seems the dealership sold me this Q3 knowing there was after market products put in the car to distract me while driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #11705383, filed 2025-12Steering: “I am reporting a serious braking system defect in my 2024 Audi Q3, which has persisted despite six separate repair attempts at an authorized Audi dealership. The defect causes severe vibration and pulsation in the steering wheel, brake pedal, and vehicle floor while braking at highway speeds, excessive brake noise coming from the rear brakes causes severe vibration, and the vehicle pulling to one side when braking, increasing the risk of loss of control and crash. These issues compromise braking performance and overall vehicle safety, making the vehicle hazardous to operate. …”
NHTSA complaint #11642214, filed 2025-02Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 569 and 5,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2024 Audi Q3. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 · SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 4 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 16.4% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2024 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Neighbouring years: 2025: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2024 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 | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Q3 quattro AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
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
- 25V082000Feb 12, 2025Back over prevention › SoftwareCovers: Audi Q3 2024–2025, Volkswagen Tiguan 2022–2024, Arteon 2023
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tiguan, 2023 Arteon, and 2024-2025 Audi Q3 vehicles. An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as…
- 24V251000Apr 3, 2024Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passengerCovers: Audi Q3 2023–2024, Q7 2023–2024, Q5 2023–2024 +11 more
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024…
Recall details for the 2024 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. 620 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.
- 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.
- 11038143Sep 9, 2026Other or unknown. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
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 2024 Audi Q3 have?
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2024 Audi Q3 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2024 Audi Q3 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 6 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes with 5.
Has the 2024 Audi Q3 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2024 Audi Q3 do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2024 Audi Q3 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Audi Q3 get?
The EPA rates the 2024 Audi Q3 (Q3 quattro, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 22 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2024 Audi Q3 reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 4,000 miles and the middle half falls between 569 and 5,000 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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. 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.