2022 Audi Q3 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (8) · Lane Departure: Assist (4) · Electrical System (4)
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Safety recalls (5)
Equipment:electrical:infotainment:video (Touch)screen/Monitor/Unit 2022-10-26 · campaign 22V806000 · 6,076 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, thes
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
Visibility:glass, Side/Rear 2022-09-19 · campaign 22V701000 · 4 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi Q3 vehicles. A window manufacturing error may allow the rear window to crack or break.
Risk: A broken rear window may result in loose pieces of glass and increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will check the manufacturing date of the vehicle's rear window and replace it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2022. Owners may contact Audi 's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 64H4.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage 2022-09-08 · campaign 22V673000 · 13,004 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Audi Q3 vehicles. The vent pipe within the fuel tank may have been damaged during fuel tank assembly.
Risk: A damaged vent pipe may allow fuel to spill out of the filler neck when the fuel cap is opened, increasing the risk of an injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the internal vent pipe for damage and replace the charcoal canister and the fuel tank, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20DS.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2022-02-07 · campaign 22V064000 · 665 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 Audi Q3 vehicles that failed to receive the software update under Recall 21V-825 (91CR). A software error may prevent the rearview image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91DF.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2021-10-20 · campaign 21V825000 · 2,857 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.
Service bulletins (802)
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.
Electrical System 2026-09-30 · TSB_2083444_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this tsb prvoides informaiton when there is a distance warning + acc is not available/audi pre sense fault; dtc u101400, b203200.
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.
Engine 2026-09-25 · TSB_2069531_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when the mil is on, evap pressure/temp sensor incorrect dtc displayed: p202400, p045000, p045200, p24d600, p24d800, p2b7b00.
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 802 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-10 · Engine“i am convinced that the defective cooling system for which there was a class action lawsuit against audi that included the q3 through year 2021 persists in the audi q3 year 2022. i purchased my audi q3 year 2022 in october 2021. early in my ownership experience i reported to the dealership that the coolant indicator light flashes on when driving o…”
2026-09-10 · Fuel/Propulsion System“ description of safety failure:i am writing to report a recurring, premature safety failure of the fuel delivery system that poses an immediate risk of engine stalling at highway speeds. the original factory fuel pump failed at approximately 75,000 miles and required replacement. a brand-new replacement fuel pump has now failed prematurely just 30,…”
2026-06-03 · Unknown Or Other“dear sir or madam: i am submitting a safety complaint regarding my 2022 audi q3 involving water intrusion from the sunroof. at approximately 41,000 miles, approximately a month ago, water began leaking through the front edge of the sunroof despite the sunroof never being opened prior to the issue. the leak was not caused by clogged drains or lack…”
2026-05-06 · Fuel/Propulsion System“coolant leak was detected, multiple cracks in water pump. once fixed 2 days later coolant got into wiring harness and caused multi system failure, car stalled on the freeway. cost over $5k to fix at certified audi dealer. recall only covered until year 2021 and i have a 2022 model…”
2026-04-21 · Lane Departure: Assist“vehicle was serviced in 2025 for an electrical issue impacting multiple electrical components of car. approximately one year later the car is back in the shop for both an electrical issue causing lane departure and now lane keep assist to trigger an error. i was told by the local dealership that it is likely related to an electrical module undernea…”
2026-04-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System“when i go to fill up gas in my car when its nearing empty, i put the hose in to fill it up and it stops almost immediately. sometimes it leaks out.…”
2025-12-11 · Fuel/Propulsion System“evap canister keeps throwing check engine light even after replacement of all components …”
2025-08-25 · Unknown Or Other · 💥 crash“backup camera malfunctioned, and went black. it also didn’t stop me from backing into a car. …”
2025-07-19 · Electrical System“the electrical system in the car had failed producing multiple warnings ranging from: speed control system: currently unavailable. see owner's manual audi pre sense: currently limited. see owner's manual audi pre sense: malfunction! please contact service tire pressure: malfunction! please see owner's manual steering: malfunction! you can continue …”
2025-05-04 · Unknown Or Other“water constantly leak from ceiling light in vehicle. sunroof seal either need replaced. leaking roof pose a serious risk of meeting in accident for it tamper with vision and electrical components. passenger side rear door also making unseen sound…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.