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2020 Audi Q3 Engine Problems

Engine complaints account for 23 of 65 total 2020 Audi Q3 complaints, or 35%, the highest share of any Q3 model year. Owners report stalling, sudden power loss, and auto stop/start malfunctions, typically appearing around a median of 2,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Engine complaints
23
35% of 65
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
2,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Engine or drive system stalls unexpectedly at stops or low speed, sometimes tied to the auto stop/start feature failing to restart the engine.
  • Vehicle loses power or will not accelerate past a low speed while driving, with owners reporting the car would not respond to the accelerator pedal.
  • Sudden shuddering or jerking from the engine or drivetrain during acceleration or when coming to a stop, often accompanied by warning lights.
  • Complete engine and electrical shutdown while underway, including loss of power steering, requiring the vehicle to be restarted or towed.
  • Unexpected forward surge or jump of the vehicle while stopped or idling at a light.

When 2020 Audi Q3 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 3, 2020, latest Feb 3, 2023.

2020 Audi Q3 engine complaints: complaints filed per month5Feb 2020Jul 2020Oct 2020Dec 2020Feb 2021Apr 2021Feb 2023
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2020 to Feb 2023; peak Mar 2021 (5).

Engine recalls for the 2020 Audi Q3

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Q3 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20159 (39%)
  2. 20167 (25%)
  3. 20172 (25%)
  4. 20187 (27%)
  5. 20193 (30%)
  6. 202023 (35%)
  7. 20213 (20%)
  8. 20222 (6%)
  9. 20232 (100%)
  10. 20241 (6%)
  11. 20251 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2020 Audi Q3 have?
NHTSA lists 23 engine-related complaints for the 2020 Audi Q3, which is 35% of the 65 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2020 Audi Q3 engine stalling issue?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint area on the 2020 Audi Q3.
At what mileage do 2020 Audi Q3 engine problems usually start?
The median mileage at failure for these engine complaints is 2,000 miles, indicating the issue tends to surface early in ownership.
Which Q3 model year has the highest share of engine complaints?
The 2020 model year has the highest share, at 35% of its total complaints, compared to lower percentages in most other Q3 model years, though 2023 shows a 100% share on a much smaller complaint count of 2.
Did any 2020 Audi Q3 engine complaints involve crashes or fires?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires among the reported engine complaints for the 2020 Audi Q3.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.