2023 Audi Q3 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (2)
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Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger 2024-04-03 · campaign 24V251000 · 91 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
Risk: A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.
Service bulletins (685)
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 685 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-26 · Engine“i purchased my 2023 audi q3 brand-new in march 2023. the vehicle currently has approximately 92,000 miles and has received regular oil changes and routine maintenance. while stopped at a red light, i experienced a sudden loss of propulsion. when the light turned green, i attempted to accelerate, but the vehicle would not move despite remaining in …”
2025-08-18 · Unknown Or Other · 🔥 fire“i purchased a 2023 audi q3 and less than a year of owning the vehicle, i was driving when i lost power to the vehicle’s engine, with absolutely no warning sign. thankfully, i was able to pull over on the side of 95 and turn the car off, thinking maybe it was just overheating. i sat in the car for about 10-20 seconds before i saw a huge cloud of bla…”
2023-12-18 · Engine“if driving and the vehicle is put in park then put back into gear without turning off first, the vehicle will stall. usually happens to me in parking lots but happened while i was parked on a hill. the vehicle stalled after being put in drive and started rolling down the hill - the power steering and abs did not work. i had to apply the emergency b…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.