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ProblemsByVin File / 2019-AUDI-Q3 NHTSA data synced 20 hours ago
2019 · Audi

Audi Q3 problems

Light NHTSA footprint — 10 owner complaints and 2 active recall campaigns. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.

2019 Audi Q3
Photo: Alexander Migl / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 · representative photo of the Audi Q3
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Reliability score
8.4 / 10

Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.

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Should you avoid this 2019 Q3?
Generally reliable

Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.

Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.

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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2019 Q3 · powertrain
While on the road, on the first month of driving the car august/september 2019, the car slowed down to 2-5 MPH with a note on the dash screen to call service. I crawled the car to the side of the road. Gas pedal and breaks not working, pulling the emergency park button to stop…
11/23/2020 · NHTSA ODI #11375993.0
2019 Q3 · electrical
On three occasions, touchscreen failed to turn on preventing reverse camera from activating. Screen stayed blank or was unresponsive for several minutes. Vehicle was both stationary and in motion -- switching in and out of reverse did not resolve issue. *tr
06/24/2020 · at 9,700 mi · NHTSA ODI #11330567.0
2019 Q3 · body
The contact owns a 2019 Audi Q3. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving while it was raining, the contact felt water dripping on her. The contact stated had observed water dripping from the sunroof panel in three places to the gear shift, and the passenger’s…
04/24/2025 · at 56,000 mi · NHTSA ODI #11656567.0
2019 Q3 · engine
The car had automatically shut off several times. This past time (which is why I'm reporting it) I was driving to my office that is less than 1.5 miles from house and I was going through a 4 way intersection and the car completed shut off, steering wheel locked , brake and…
02/26/2020 · at 6,200 mi · NHTSA ODI #11311716.0
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Active recalls showing 2 of 2

severe NHTSA 21V027000 January 27, 2021

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc

The circlip can detach and catch on surrounding components, causing the steering system to lock and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Audi will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall was completed February 28, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 48P7.
severe NHTSA 20V273000 May 13, 2020

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc

In the event of a crash, the passenger air bag may not properly deploy and inflate, and small plastic parts may enter the cabin, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the instrument panel and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 10, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70H7.

Common questions

Is the 2019 Audi Q3 reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.4 out of 10 based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2019 Audi Q3 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

Should you avoid the 2019 Audi Q3?

On the NHTSA data, the 2019 Audi Q3 does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 8.4/10 — above the segment average; 2 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.

What should I check before buying a used 2019 Audi Q3?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on the 2019 Audi Q3 to flag a standout failure pattern. Run the VIN for open recalls — those are free to fix regardless of warranty — get a standard pre-purchase inspection, and ask the seller for service records.

Is the 2019 Audi Q3 a good used car to buy?

It scores 8.4 out of 10 on our NHTSA-based read of 10 owner complaints. Priced fairly and clean on inspection, it's a reasonable used buy. Our data covers what this model is known for — pair it with a vehicle-history report on the VIN to see what that specific car has been through.

What's the most common problem on the 2019 Audi Q3?

No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.

How do I check if my Audi Q3 has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2019 Audi Q3?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 10 complaints on file, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 20 hours ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2019/Audi/Q3. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Audi. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.
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