The Lemon Index2025 Audi Q3.
The 2025 Audi Q3 has too few complaints to score: 4 in its first 3 years. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 1 recall, and it gets 23 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 4 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Audi Q3 year. 2025 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
- back over prevention 2025
An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended.
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 419 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- This bulletin provides information on document requirements before replacement of the vehicle…
- This bulletin provides information when the airbag warning light is on, DTC B13BCF2 stored in…
- This bulletin provides information when DTC U112200 is stored in the lane change assistance…
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 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3200–3450 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl.
Quick answers
Is the 2025 Audi Q3 reliable?
There isn't enough data to score it: owners filed only 4 complaints in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2025 Audi Q3 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (25%), seat belts (25%) and seats (25%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2025 Audi Q3 have?
1 safety recall (latest: back over prevention). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Audi Q3 get?
23 to 25 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2025 Audi Q3 safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2025 Audi Q3 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2025 Audi Q3 cost in fuel a year?
About $3200 to $3450 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2025 Audi Q3 have?
2.0L 4-cyl.
What Audi Q3 year is better than the 2025?
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