2017 Audi Q3 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (2) · Suspension (1) · Steering (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal 2019-05-23 · campaign 19V385000 · 23,241 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Audi Q3 vehicles equipped with LED headlights. An inoperable front turn signal may not illuminate an indicator, failing to alert the driver to the issue. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Without an indicator informing the driver of an inoperable turn signal, the driver may turn or change lanes without a signal, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the body control module (BCM), free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97DK.
Forward Collision Avoidance: Crash Imminent Braking 2017-06-26 · campaign 17V400000 · 24,754 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Audi Q3 vehicles. If the parking brake is used during emergency braking, the brake lights on the vehicle will not activate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: A vehicle approaching from behind may not have any warning that the vehicle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 45G6.
Exterior Lighting 2016-09-06 · campaign 16V642000 · 79,895 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) num
Risk: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97CB.
Service bulletins (608)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2083409_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2052680_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
Steering 2026-09-22 · TSB_2074846_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
Visibility/Wiper 2026-09-22 · TSB_2020552_15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.
Structure:body 2026-09-18 · TSB_2078648_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-15 · TSB_2030471_9 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped.
Showing the 6 most recent of 608 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-24 · Engine“i am reporting a serious safety concern involving my 2017 audi q3 premium plus, vin [xxx]. the vehicle is experiencing excessive engine oil consumption requiring frequent addition of oil. i reported the oil-consumption problem shortly after purchasing the vehicle. audi coral springs recently diagnosed the vehicle and recommended substantial repairs…”
2026-06-18 · Suspension“local state inspection/repair shop found both front coil springs broken. car has approximately 60,000 miles. cost to repair $1600.00. …”
2024-11-06 · Engine“pistons and/or piston rings cause excessive oil consumption, which can lead to the engine catching on fire. this triggers certain sensors in the car "epc" "check engine" and "turn vehicle off now due to low oil pressure" these sensors turn off and on, which is highly risky. i was quoted 10k in repairs. there was a class action settlement about…”
2024-04-21 · Unknown Or Other“car is burning oil at a very rapid pace and is causing knocking and seizing of engine. i had my oil changed recently (10k miles i’m supposed to have prior to my next) it was empty after i drove less then 1,000…”
2022-05-13 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette · 38,000 mi“the contact owns a 2017 audi q3. the contact stated that while her daughter was reversing at an undisclosed speed, the horn inadvertently activated and the contact had to disconnect the clock spring fuse to deactivate the horn. additionally, the steering wheel made clicking noises while turning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who …”
2022-05-05 · Air Bags“i lost control over all the functions on my steering wheel, including the horn and the drivers air bag. my mechanic told me, that i needed a new "clockspring". he called audi to order the part but audi confirmed that the part is on back order since last may and that they have no idea when it will be available. over 4000 people are on the waiting…”
2022-01-11 · Steering“no steering when car is being driven.…”
2017-04-09 · Unknown Or Other · 1,209 mi“after a small snow fall but wit some icing overnight i turned on the front andback warmers for the windows. as i travelled about 1/2 a mile i heard a "creaking noise" in the back of the vehicle, when i looked up i noticed a crack in the glass backk window and then continued to get bigger and bigger until the entire window was gone. i was told by t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.