2017 AUDI Q3 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
33
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 AUDI Q3
The 2017 AUDI Q3 has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS. 33 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (2 complaints), Air Bags (1 complaint), and Air Bagsfrontaldriver Clockspringspiral Cassette (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 AUDI Q3
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2017 AUDI Q3, potentially affecting up to 232,539 vehicles.
Recall 19V385000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| 23,241 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Audi Q3 vehicles equipped with LED headlights. An inoperable front turn signal may not illuminate an indicator, failing to alert the driver to the issue. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: Without an indicator informing the driver of an inoperable turn signal, the driver may turn or change lanes without a signal, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the body control module (BCM), free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97DK.
View full details →Recall 17V400000 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING
| 24,754 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Audi Q3 vehicles. If the parking brake is used during emergency braking, the brake lights on the vehicle will not activate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: A vehicle approaching from behind may not have any warning that the vehicle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 45G6.
View full details →Recall 17V400000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 24,754 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Audi Q3 vehicles. If the parking brake is used during emergency braking, the brake lights on the vehicle will not activate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: A vehicle approaching from behind may not have any warning that the vehicle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 45G6.
View full details →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 →Owner Complaints for the 2017 AUDI Q3
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 AUDI Q3. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontaldriver Clockspringspiral Cassette | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
pistons and/or piston rings cause excessive oil consumption, which can lead to the engine catching on fire. This triggers certain sensors in the car "EPC" "Check engine" and "Turn vehicle off now due to low oil pressure" These sensors turn off and on, which is highly risky. I was quoted 10k in repairs. There was a class action settlement about this specific issue, but my vehicle was not included in the settlement Audi Q3 Quattro Prestige Vin: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Car is burning oil at a very rapid pace and is causing knocking and seizing of engine. I had my oil changed recently (10K miles I’m supposed to have prior to my next) it was empty after I drove less then 1,000
The contact owns a 2017 Audi Q3. The contact stated that while her daughter was reversing at an undisclosed speed, the horn inadvertently activated and the contact had to disconnect the clock spring fuse to deactivate the horn. Additionally, the steering wheel made clicking noises while turning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the clockspring needed to be replaced. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the clockspring part was on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.
I lost control over all the functions on my steering wheel, including the horn and the drivers air bag. My mechanic told me, that I needed a new "Clockspring". He called Audi to order the part but Audi confirmed that the part is on back order since last May and that they have no idea when it will be available. Over 4000 people are on the waiting list for that part. I contacted Audi several times, asking if I was expected to drive around without a horn and airbag. I was told not to drive the car if it's not save. Ive been driving around for a few month now without a horn and airbag but I do not feel save.
Safety Rating for the 2017 AUDI Q3
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 AUDI Q3 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 AUDI Q3
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 33 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 AUDI Q3. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
A3924592043144_1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS
This bulletin provides information when the all-wheel drive coupling does not work, the fuse is blown or the DTC C111204 is stored in the all-wheel drive control module.
A9424712050073_2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information for when the rear lights do not switch from bumper to hatchgate.
A3923522059759_4 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information for when there is an oil leak from the front end, or from the engine compartment.
A4821092028220_9 — EQUIPMENT
This technical service bulletin informs the reader that damage to the appearance of the leather steering wheel caused by outside influence is not covered under warranty.
A9021982059335_2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
This bulletin contains information on noises from the instrument cluster installation area.
A5520502060901_2 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
This bulletin contains repair for when the rear lid is out of alignment.
A5520502060901_2 — STRUCTURE:BODY
This bulletin contains repair for when the rear lid is out of alignment.
A5520492060901_1 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
This bulletin contains repair for when the rear lid is out of alignment.
A0120832060429_1 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
This bulletin contains instructions for when there may be a noise from the exhaust flap or there are DTCs sporadically stored in the ECM.
A9219232038151_1 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct. 2015-2021 A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 Sportback, 2018-2021 A5 Sportback, 2012 and 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2021 S5 Sportback, 2021 RS 6 Avant
Showing 10 of 33 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 AUDI Q3
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI Q3
- 2012 AUDI Q3 — 0 complaints
- 2013 AUDI Q3 — 0 complaints
- 2014 AUDI Q3 — 0 complaints
- 2015 AUDI Q3 — 29 complaints
- 2016 AUDI Q3 — 37 complaints
- 2017 AUDI Q3 (current)
- 2018 AUDI Q3 — 29 complaints
- 2019 AUDI Q3 — 15 complaints
- 2020 AUDI Q3 — 110 complaints
- 2021 AUDI Q3 — 21 complaints
- 2022 AUDI Q3 — 44 complaints