2022 AUDI Q3 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
44
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
44
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2022 AUDI Q3
The 2022 AUDI Q3 has received a total of 44 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT, BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION. 44 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (7 complaints), Back Over Prevention Warnings (5 complaints), and Fuelpropulsion System (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 2022 AUDI Q3
NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2022 AUDI Q3, potentially affecting up to 40,834 vehicles.
Recall 22V806000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT
| 6,076 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when...
Consequence: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
View full details →Recall 22V806000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT
| 6,076 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when...
Consequence: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
View full details →Recall 22V806000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
| 6,076 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when...
Consequence: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
View full details →Recall 22V806000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
| 6,076 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when...
Consequence: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
View full details →Recall 22V673000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
| 13,004 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Audi Q3 vehicles. The vent pipe within the fuel tank may have been damaged during fuel tank assembly.
Consequence: A damaged vent pipe may allow fuel to spill out of the filler neck when the fuel cap is opened, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the internal vent pipe for damage and replace the charcoal canister and the fuel tank, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's...
View full details →Recall 22V701000 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
| 4 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi Q3 vehicles. A window manufacturing error may allow the rear window to crack or break.
Consequence: A broken rear window may result in loose pieces of glass and increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will check the manufacturing date of the vehicle's rear window and replace it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2022. Owners may contact Audi 's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this...
View full details →Recall 22V064000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
| 665 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 Audi Q3 vehicles that failed to receive the software update under Recall 21V-825 (91CR). A software error may prevent the rearview image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear...
Consequence: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91DF.
View full details →Recall 21V825000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
| 2,857 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such,...
Consequence: A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2022 AUDI Q3
44 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 AUDI Q3. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention Warnings | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane Departure Assist | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
evap canister keeps throwing check engine light even after replacement of all components
Backup camera malfunctioned, and went black. It also didn’t stop me from backing into a car.
Backup camera malfunctioned, and went black. It also didn’t stop me from backing into a car.
Backup camera malfunctioned, and went black. It also didn’t stop me from backing into a car.
The electrical system in the car had failed producing multiple warnings ranging from: speed control system: currently unavailable. See owner's manual Audi pre sense: currently limited. See owner's manual Audi pre sense: malfunction! Please contact service Tire pressure: malfunction! Please see owner's manual Steering: malfunction! You can continue driving Parking aid: malfunction! Obstacles cannot be detected Vehicle starting system: malfunction! Please contact service
Safety Rating for the 2022 AUDI Q3
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2022 AUDI Q3 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2022 AUDI Q3
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 44 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2022 AUDI Q3. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB_2079214_2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information regarding fault finding and repair information for electric tailgate.
TSB_2080373_1 — POWER TRAIN
This TSB provides information when there are uncomfortable gear shifts when shifting in higher gears.
A4025862061464_9 — POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides information when a cracking noise can be heard from the vehicle front or rear end while changing direction.
A9124532068008_2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information when ACC inop / PreSense Malfunction, DTC B200FF0 (sym 196672) in 0013.
A9124492074845_1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information with MIB3 settings changing by themselves; "ghost touches".
A9424842074942_1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information when there is a warning in the instrument cluster relating to exterior lighting/Audi adaptive light. DTC B126A29, U112100, U110B00..
A0124162071770_5 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on, DTC P240700 Leak Detection Pump Current Fluctuating,
A9124832067205_3 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS
This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians create a record in the PSS Database in instances where the MMI Display switches contexts/toggles settings on it's own, rapid clicking noise (ghost touches).
A9124832067205_3 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians create a record in the PSS Database in instances where the MMI Display switches contexts/toggles settings on it's own, rapid clicking noise (ghost touches).
AVIN4PIN20231201 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Noise from front door trim panel while driving Low coolant warning in cluster, coolant level is correct Fuel pressure low. DTC P008700 Front window inoperative Air suspension warning - DTC P089200 charge handle doesn't release vehicle will not charge noise from belt tensioner damper Wheel speed sensor DTC C101AF1;C101BF1;C101CF1;C101DF1
Showing 10 of 44 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2022 AUDI Q3
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI Q3
- 2017 AUDI Q3 — 6 complaints
- 2018 AUDI Q3 — 29 complaints
- 2019 AUDI Q3 — 15 complaints
- 2020 AUDI Q3 — 110 complaints
- 2021 AUDI Q3 — 21 complaints
- 2022 AUDI Q3 (current)
- 2023 AUDI Q3 — 4 complaints
- 2024 AUDI Q3 — 24 complaints
- 2025 AUDI Q3 — 6 complaints