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#BS-2019-AUDQ3-7BF42019 Audi Q3
Based on reports from 15 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Green Light
Based on 15 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.
Top reported problems
panoramic sunroof leaking
4 complaints • Severity 8.5/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
3 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 6K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Electrical (3 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2019 Audi Q3: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2019 Audi Q3, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 6,200 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 6K-mile mark.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2019 Audi Q3, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2019 Audi Q3, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Structure:interior Panels:sun Visor Issues
Structure:interior Panels:sun Visor complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2019 Audi Q3, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:interior panels:sun visor-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Audi Q3. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (3 recalls)
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q3 vehicles. The passenger air bag may not properly deploy through the instrument panel tear seam.
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling one 2019 Audi Q3 vehicle. Production deviation in the belt pully can prevent the circlip from properly engaging the steering rack.
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Audi Q3 is the 2016 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is windows / windshield.
2019 Audi Q3 vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)
This vehicle
15
Class avg
61
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical compact cars vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 15 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Other Audi Q3 Model Years
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