The Lemon Index2017 Audi Q3.
The 2017 Audi Q3 is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 1 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 5, where 100 is the average car. It has 3 recalls, and it gets 23 mpg combined. It's the best Audi Q3 year we track.
One of the most reliable. 20× fewer complaints than average.
Worst year 2020
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 8 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Audi Q3 year. 2017 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Recalls 3
- lights 2019
An inoperable front turn signal may not illuminate an indicator, failing to alert the driver to the issue.
- lights 2017
If the parking brake is used during emergency braking, the brake lights on the vehicle will not activate.
- electrical 2016
The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Audi told dealers about
Audi sent dealers 608 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-07 dated May 29, 2013
- Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-74 dated February 5, 2013
- Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi Q3 SUV AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Audi Q3 SUV FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3450 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl.
Quick answers
Is the 2017 Audi Q3 reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 20× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 5; 100 is average, lower is better).
How many recalls does the 2017 Audi Q3 have?
3 safety recalls (latest: lights). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Audi Q3 get?
23 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
How much does the 2017 Audi Q3 cost in fuel a year?
About $3450 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2017 Audi Q3 have?
2.0L 4-cyl.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works