2015 AUDI Q3 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
29
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
64
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 AUDI Q3
The 2015 AUDI Q3 has received a total of 29 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE, VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. 64 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (5 complaints), Suspension (3 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2015 AUDI Q3
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2015 AUDI Q3, potentially affecting up to 163,436 vehicles.
Recall 16V642000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 79,895 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. 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....
Consequence: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97CB.
View full details →Recall 16V642000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 79,895 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. 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....
Consequence: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97CB.
View full details →Recall 15V200000 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
| 3,646 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Audi Q3 vehicles manufactured April 4, 2014, to November 5, 2014. If the vehicle is turned off while the sunroof is closing, the sunroof may continue to close instead of stopping. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS)...
Consequence: If the sunroof is closing while the vehicle is shut off and a vehicle occupant is in its path, there is an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the sunroof control module software, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60C1.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 AUDI Q3
29 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 AUDI Q3. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontaldriver Clockspringspiral Cassette | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemhorn | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
My Audi Q3 2015 started with The TPMS on and the traction skid symbol also lit up on dashboard. I brought it to Audi of Warwick, Rhode Island and they did a diagnostic testing on it and found that it was the all-wheel-drive control module on a lot of 2015 Q3 is just like mine had recalls on that same part in my car only has 80,000 miles on it and at 49,000 miles or 50,000. The whole turbo went on that car and had to be replaced.. I feel that the all-wheel-drive control module [XXX] and went on a car with 80,000 miles on it. That’s only driven 15 to 30 miles a day or not even every day. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
My Audi Q3 2015 started with The TPMS on and the traction skid symbol also lit up on dashboard. I brought it to Audi of Warwick, Rhode Island and they did a diagnostic testing on it and found that it was the all-wheel-drive control module on a lot of 2015 Q3 is just like mine had recalls on that same part in my car only has 80,000 miles on it and at 49,000 miles or 50,000. The whole turbo went on that car and had to be replaced.. I feel that the all-wheel-drive control module [XXX] and went on a car with 80,000 miles on it. That’s only driven 15 to 30 miles a day or not even every day. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
My Audi Q3 2015 started with The TPMS on and the traction skid symbol also lit up on dashboard. I brought it to Audi of Warwick, Rhode Island and they did a diagnostic testing on it and found that it was the all-wheel-drive control module on a lot of 2015 Q3 is just like mine had recalls on that same part in my car only has 80,000 miles on it and at 49,000 miles or 50,000. The whole turbo went on that car and had to be replaced.. I feel that the all-wheel-drive control module [XXX] and went on a car with 80,000 miles on it. That’s only driven 15 to 30 miles a day or not even every day. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q3. The contact stated that the horn became inoperable and additionally, the hand controls were not functioning as needed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The horn was also inoperable. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q3. The contact stated that the horn became inoperable and additionally, the hand controls were not functioning as needed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The horn was also inoperable. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. The VIN was not available.
Safety Rating for the 2015 AUDI Q3
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 AUDI Q3 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 AUDI Q3
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 64 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 AUDI Q3. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
A9424712050073_2 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin provides information for when the rear lights do not switch from bumper to hatchgate.
A3920372059759_2 — EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains instructions for an oil leak in the bevel box.
A3920312059759_1 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin contains instructions for an oil leak in the bevel box.
A2720362045081_7 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for the battery for a condition that causes no start due to low voltage.
AWA 20-02 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Document informs dealers on the new intake manifold warranty extension for 2015 Q3 vehicles
A8719922042340_5 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to replace the refrigerant hose for air conditioning that won't cool.
A381710 2049498 — WHEELS
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the all wheel drive coupling is stuck on or doesn't engage without DTCs stored.
A271730 2045081- — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for the battery for a condition that causes no start due to low voltage.
A391717 2043144 — POWER TRAIN
This technical service bulletin provides repair instructions for the all-wheel drive coupling.
A911730 2043595- — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This bulletin contains software update instructions for incomplete text on the MMI screen.
Showing 10 of 64 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 AUDI Q3
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI Q3
- 2010 AUDI Q3 — 0 complaints
- 2012 AUDI Q3 — 0 complaints
- 2013 AUDI Q3 — 0 complaints
- 2014 AUDI Q3 — 0 complaints
- 2015 AUDI Q3 (current)
- 2016 AUDI Q3 — 37 complaints
- 2017 AUDI Q3 — 6 complaints
- 2018 AUDI Q3 — 29 complaints
- 2019 AUDI Q3 — 15 complaints
- 2020 AUDI Q3 — 110 complaints