Audi Q3 reliability
The Audi Q3 fails its MOT less often than most cars 6 to 10 years old: 18.5% of 72,731 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.
11 DVSA recalls for the Audi Q3
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
Checking lap belt tensioner
On affected vehicles the seat belt webbing may not be connected correctly to the vehicle's load-bearing structure meaning it would not be able to restrain the occupant in the event of an accident.
Fix: Check the affected seat belt and replace if necessary.
Recalled models: Q3 · 2,444 vehicles
Replacement front seat belt
On affected vehicles a joint at the pyrotechnic inflator of the front seat belt retractors was not welded correctly presenting a risk of vehicle occupants being injured by small parts coming loose in the event of an accident.
Fix: Replace the affected seat belts.
Recalled models: Q3 · 162 vehicles
A weld seam on the outer backrest frame of the front seats may not have been made correctly.
A weld seam on the outer backrest frame of the front seats may not have been made correctly.�
Fix: Check the front seats and if required to replace the affected backrest.
Recalled models: Q3 · 13 vehicles
Certain vehicles may have been fitted with a rear window which does not conform to the manufacturer s quality requirements.
Certain vehicles may have been fitted with a rear window which does not conform to the manufacturer�s quality requirements.
Fix: Check the manufacturing date of the vehicle�s rear window and if it is affected replace the window.
Recalled models: Q3 · 100 vehicles
The fuse in the high-voltage system may have been manufactured with an insufficient quantity of extinguishing sand
The fuse in the high-voltage system (HV system) in vehicles built within a limited period may have been manufactured with an insufficient quantity of extinguishing sand.
Fix: Insulation must be fitted above the switching unit for the high-voltage battery.
Recalled models: Q3 e-tron · 3,656 vehicles
The design trim on the power unit can become detached from its retainers
The design trim on the power unit can become detached from its retainers.
Fix: The design trim on the power unit must be removed on the affected vehicles.
Recalled models: Q3 · 1,762 vehicles
The bolted connection on the input rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal can be come loose
The bolted connection of the pull rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal may come loose resulting in a loss of all service braking ability.�
Fix: Vehicles are not to be driven and the bolted connection of the input rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal must be checked and if necessary retightened.
Recalled models: Q3 · 11 vehicles
Seat frame may not be bolted correctly to the rail on the driver and passenger sides
The seat frame may not have been bolted correctly to the seat rail on the driver and/or front passenger side
Fix: Check the affected seat frame connection and replace the frame if required.
Recalled models: Q3 · 8 vehicles
Failure of the front led turn signal
A failure of the front LED turn signal may not always be detected in certain circumstances
Fix: A software update of the on-board supply control unit
Recalled models: Q3 · 45,677 vehicles
Passenger airbag may not deploy as intended
A connection between the detonator and generator in the front passenger airbag module may not be correctly welded. Therefore the airbag may not be triggered in the event of a collision.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front passenger airbag module.
Recalled models: Q3 · 58 vehicles
Brake lights may fail when the electronic parking brake is operated
Due to a software error the brake lights may not function during an emergency operation of the electronic parking brake. The normal foundation brake lights will still function as intended.
Fix: On affected vehicles update software to correct this.
Recalled models: Q3 · 17,074 vehicles
Checking a Audi Q3 before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.