The Lemon Index2023 Audi Q3.
The 2023 Audi Q3 has too few complaints to score: 2 in its first 3 years. Owners complain most about engine, it has 1 recall, and it gets 24 to 25 mpg combined. The best Audi Q3 year is 2017.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 2 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Audi Q3 year. 2023 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Recalls 1
- airbags 2024
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.
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 684 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- This bulletin contains instructions for using the UV additive to find engine oil leaks
- This bulletin contains repair instructions for when there is an interference described as a…
- This bulletin provides instruction for when a customer states that the Speech Dialog System is…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Fuel cost and engines
About $2550–2700 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl.
Quick answers
Is the 2023 Audi Q3 reliable?
There isn't enough data to score it: owners filed only 2 complaints in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2023 Audi Q3 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (100%) and electrical (50%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2023 Audi Q3 have?
1 safety recall (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Audi Q3 get?
24 to 25 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2023 Audi Q3 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2023 Audi Q3 cost in fuel a year?
About $2550 to $2700 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2023 Audi Q3 have?
2.0L 4-cyl.
What Audi Q3 year is better than the 2023?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2017, 2021 and 2020.
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