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AUDI Q3 Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

26
Total Recalls
0.9
Avg per Year Above brand average (0.7)
28
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000
0
2001
0
2002
0
2003
0
2004
0
2005
0
2006
0
2007
0
2008
0
2009
0
2010
0
2011
0
2012
0
2013
0
2014
0
2015
2 F
2016
3 D+
2017
3 D+
2018
1 F
2019
3 C+
2020
2 D+
2021
2 C
2022
5 C
2023
1 F
2024
2 D-
2025
1 F
2026
1 F
2027
0

Most Common Components

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
5
BACK OVER PREVENTION
4
VISIBILITY
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
AIR BAGS
3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
TIRES
1
STEERING
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
SEATS
1

Most Severe Recalls

High Priority

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER — The front passenger air bag in your vehicle relies on a sensor to know if someone is sitting in the passenger seat. In some 2023-2024 models, this sensor connection can come loose …

High Priority

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER — The air bag sensor in your vehicle is what helps the front passenger air bag deploy in an accident. In certain 2023-2024 models, the electrical connection for this sensor can loose…

Critical

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE — The vent pipe in your Q3's fuel tank helps prevent fuel spills when you fill up. In some 2021-2022 models, this pipe might have been damaged during assembly.

High Priority

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR — The rear seat belt retractor in your vehicle is a mechanism that helps keep your child's seatbelt locked in place. In certain 2021-2022 models, this retractor might stop working to…

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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