2022 Audi Q3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 10, 2026 · 34 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Q3 years
Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 13 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Audi Q3. That ranks 2nd out of 13 Q3 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (9 complaints, 26%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.

Audi Q3
Audi_Q3_FJ_Sportback_IAA_2025 at IAA 2025. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2022 Audi Q3 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System9
Back Over Prevention8 · ~9,700 mi
Fuel/propulsion System8
Unknown or Other5
Lane Departure4
Engine3
Equipment3 · ~9,700 mi
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Service Brakes2
Exterior Lighting1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System926%———
Back Over Prevention824%9,700——
Fuel/propulsion System824%———
Unknown or Other515%———
Lane Departure412%———
Engine39%———
Equipment39%9,700——
Forward Collision Avoidance39%———
Service Brakes26%———
Exterior Lighting13%———
Fuel System, Gasoline13%———
Structure13%———
Tires13%———
Visibility13%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2023, with 11 complaints
2021: 2202122022: 6202262023: 112023112024: 5202452025: 4202542026: 620266

n = 34 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2022 Audi Q3 recalls (5)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Equipment:electrical:infotainment:video (touch)screen/monitor/unit; back over prevention:display functionOct 26, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V806000 · 6,076 vehicles

Problem: 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, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.

Visibility:glass, side/rearSep 19, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V701000 · 4 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: A broken rear window may result in loose pieces of glass and increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will check the manufacturing date of the vehicle's rear window and replace it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2022. Owners may contact Audi 's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 64H4.

Fuel system, gasoline:storageSep 8, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V673000 · 13,004 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: A damaged vent pipe may allow fuel to spill out of the filler neck when the fuel cap is opened, increasing the risk of an injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the internal vent pipe for damage and replace the charcoal canister and the fuel tank, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20DS.

Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraFeb 7, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V064000 · 665 vehicles

Problem: 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 reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91DF.

Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraOct 20, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V825000 · 2,857 vehicles

Problem: 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 prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

I am convinced that the defective cooling system for which there was a class action lawsuit against Audi that included the Q3 through year 2021 persists in the Audi Q3 year 2022. I purchased my Audi Q3 year 2022 in October 2021. Early in my ownership experience I reported to the Dealership that the…

Engine · received Oct 10, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11770341

Description of Safety Failure:I am writing to report a recurring, premature safety failure of the fuel delivery system that poses an immediate risk of engine stalling at highway speeds. The original factory fuel pump failed at approximately 75,000 miles and required replacement. A brand-new…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Sep 10, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11763399

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…

Electrical System · received Jun 3, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11741813

Coolant leak was detected, multiple cracks in water pump. Once fixed 2 days later coolant got into wiring harness and caused multi system failure, car stalled on the freeway. Cost over $5k to fix at certified Audi dealer. Recall only covered until year 2021 and I have a 2022 model

Fuel/propulsion System · received May 6, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11735955

Vehicle was serviced in 2025 for an electrical issue impacting multiple electrical components of car. Approximately one year later the car is back in the shop for both an electrical issue causing lane departure and now lane keep assist to trigger an error. I was told by the local dealership that it…

Electrical System · received Apr 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11732832

Other Audi Q3 years

← 2021 Q3 · 2023 Q3 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2026 Q351
2025 Q341
2024 Q3182
2023 Q321
2022345
2021 Q3153
2020 Q3663
2019 Q3104
2018 Q3261
2017 Q383
2016 Q3283
2015 Q3232
2008 Q310

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Audi Q3?

Owners most often report electrical system, back over prevention, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 9 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2022 Audi Q3?

Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2022 Audi Q3 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Q3 model years, the 2022 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.