With 3 recalls and 65 complaints, the 2020 Audi Q3 rates as moderate on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

20V7860002020-16-12

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Audi Q3 vehicles. The brake pedal plate can bend or detach under the pressure applied during sudden stopping.

A bent or detached brake pedal plate decreases the contact area for the driver's foot and increases the risk of a crash.

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20V6440002020-19-10

SEATS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling one 2020 Audi Q3 vehicle. The driver's seat frame may have incorrectly been bolted to the seat rail.

The incorrect bolt connection could fail, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

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26V5900002026-11-09

STEERING

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan, 2018-2019 Atlas, and 2019-2021 Audi Q3 vehicles. One of the bolts that attaches the steering rack to the subframe may corrode and break. If this happens, the steering rack housing can break.

A broken steering rack housing can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2020 Audi Q3's biggest weak point? UNKNOWN OR OTHER. It leads 65 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Unknown Or Other11

02Steering4

03Electrical System4

04Service Brakes4

05Fuel/propulsion System2

65 total across 1 model years (2020–2020)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Audi Q3 Fuel Economy

22mpg combined

19city

27hwy

$2,800/yr

The 2020 Audi Q3 delivers 22 MPG combined. Straightforward efficiency.

Q3 quattro - Automatic (S8)

22mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

19 city27 hwy~$2,800/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2020 Audi Q3

29States

34%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Florida (13%), but the remaining listings are spread across 28 other states nationwide.

FLFlorida

81313%

CACalifornia

75712%

TXTexas

62310%

NYNew York

5739%

NJNew Jersey

5148%

PAPennsylvania

2614%

ILIllinois

2584%

GAGeorgia

2474%

DEDelaware

1913%

WAWashington

1532%

NC148

CT138

AZ135

COColorado

1332%

NHNew Hampshire

1272%

DC119

MDMaryland

1102%

MOMissouri

1062%

MIMichigan

931%

TNTennessee

921%

OROregon

901%

MA86

OK71

OH65

UT61

AL42

MN39

RI39

NV35

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2020.

2020 Audi Q3 Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2020 Audi Q3 a good car to buy?

The 2020 Audi Q3 has 3 recalls on record. There are 3 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is unknown or other, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2020 Audi Q3?

NHTSA shows 3 recall campaigns for the 2020 Audi Q3. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2020 Audi Q3?

The 2020 Audi Q3 delivers 22 MPG combined per EPA testing. The fuel economy breakdown has city and highway numbers.

What are common problems with the 2020 Audi Q3?

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the number-one complaint area for the 2020 Audi Q3, based on 65 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.