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All cars · Audi Q3 · 2023

2023 Audi Q3. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints2NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold22,189U.S. model year
Per 100K sold9complaints

Engines and drivetrains 1

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto (S8)AWD21 / 28 / 24Regular$2,600

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Engine100%
Electrical50%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
201000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 24V251000 Apr 2024 Air Bags / Sensor / Occupant Classification / Front Passenger

    Defect. 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.

    Remedy. 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.

Manufacturer communications 684

Audi filed 684 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • 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…

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
20201924927,251Engine
202127934,462Fuel or ev drive system
2023–222,189Engine
2024–1832,090Electrical
2025–423,581Electrical

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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