Model year
2025 Audi Q3
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 4 complaints for the 2025 Audi Q3 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1), ENGINE (1), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (1). NHTSA rated the SUV AWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 23–25 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,300–$3,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2015 24 complaints
- 2016 28 complaints
- 2017 8 complaints
- 2018 26 complaints
- 2019 10 complaints
- 2020 66 complaints
- 2021 15 complaints
- 2022 34 complaints
- 2023 2 complaints
- 2024 18 complaints
- 2025 4 complaints
- 2026 6 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
25V082000 · Feb 12, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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 intended. As such, these…
Complaints
4 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.164 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| Q3 S-Line quattro · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2025 Audi Q3 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.