Model year
2026 Audi Q3
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 6 complaints for the 2026 Audi Q3 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (2), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING (2), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS (2). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 25 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,700, 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
26V209000 · Apr 1, 2026
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2026 Q3 vehicles. Incorrect software may allow remote sunroof closing from a distance that prevents the operator from clearly seeing the sunroof. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of…
Complaints
6 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 N/A AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 · 2L · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
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