2024 Audi Q3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Q3 years
- More complaints than other years 6th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Audi Q3. That ranks 6th out of 13 Q3 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints, 33%), typically at around 569 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 18owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2024 Audi Q3 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 33% | 569 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 28% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 28% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 6% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2024 Audi Q3 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Back over prevention:software
Problem: 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 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 can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners April 3, 2024, and Volkswagen owners November 18, 2025.Volkswagen owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91NY and (Audi) 90AV.
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Problem: 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 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
Risk: A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.
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 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…
Lease Begin Date: May 1, 2024 Mileage at time of first incident: 16800 Current Mileage: 17,500 Incident Description: This vehicle has exhibited unintended rearward movement on two separate occasions following a "Drive System Malfunction" warning, each occurring immediately after shifting into Drive…
The contact owns a 2024 Audi Q3. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, a second vehicle T- Boned crashed into the driver's side of the vehicle. During the crash, no air bags deployed, and the collision avoidance system did not activate to alert the driver. The contact…
The rear inner brake pads wore out much faster then the outer brake pads on the vehicle. On July 16, 2025, the car was taken in for service at an Audi dealership (Hoffman Audi in East Hartford, CT) and the inner brake pads were reported to be at 4mm. The car had 19,678 miles. On 12/18/2025 the car…
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…
Other Audi Q3 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Q3 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 Q3 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 | 18 | 2 |
| 2023 Q3 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Q3 | 34 | 5 |
| 2021 Q3 | 15 | 3 |
| 2020 Q3 | 66 | 3 |
| 2019 Q3 | 10 | 4 |
| 2018 Q3 | 26 | 1 |
| 2017 Q3 | 8 | 3 |
| 2016 Q3 | 28 | 3 |
| 2015 Q3 | 23 | 2 |
| 2008 Q3 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Audi Q3?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2024 Audi Q3?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2024 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 2024 has more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.