2022 Audi Q3 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
80/100
#3 most-complained of 11 Q3 years
The 2022 Audi Q3 ranks 3rd worst of 11 model years for this model, with a Complaint Index of 80 and 33 NHTSA complaints. It carries 5 recalls, and owners most often flagged Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues, making this year a relative Avoid compared to other Q3 years.
- Complaints
- 33
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 22 city / 29 hwy
Top 2022 Audi Q3 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras11 (33%)
- Electrical System10 (30%)
- Fuel System9 (27%)
- Other8 (24%)
- Lane Departure4 (12%)
- Brakes2 (6%)
- Engine2 (6%)
- Structure & Body1 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (3%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (3%)
What owners report
- Backup cameras have gone black without warning, failing to prevent low-speed collisions.
- The Pre-Sense Front system reportedly failed to detect obstacles or apply brakes even after dealer diagnostics showed no fault.
- Some drivers reported the lane-keeping/autopilot feature engaging on its own and resisting attempts to regain steering control.
- The engine has reportedly shut off completely while stopped at lights, requiring a restart before the car would move again.
- Sunroof glass has reportedly shattered suddenly while driving with no impact, scattering glass inside the cabin.
- Infotainment screens have gone black, disabling the rearview camera, parking assistance, and other safety displays.
2022 Audi Q3 recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 22V806000Oct 26, 2022Other6,076 vehicles
Equipment:electrical:infotainment:video (touch)screen/monitor/unit
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, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 22V701000Sep 19, 2022Visibility & Wipers4 vehicles
Visibility:glass, side/rear
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 22V673000Sep 8, 2022Fuel System13,004 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage
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.
Remedy: 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.
2022 Audi Q3 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22 MPG
- Highway
- 29 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other Q3 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Audi Q3 reliable compared to other Q3 years?
- It ranks 3rd worst out of 11 model years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 80, so it is a relative Avoid compared to years like 2017 and 2019, which scored much lower.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Audi Q3?
- NHTSA data shows Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues lead with 11 complaints (33% share), followed by Electrical System (10 complaints, 30%) and Fuel System (9 complaints, 27%).
- Does the 2022 Audi Q3 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2022 Q3, covering the infotainment main unit, a rear window cracking defect, a fuel tank vent pipe issue, and two rearview camera software errors.
- At what mileage do 2022 Audi Q3 problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure for the top complaint category, Collision Avoidance & Cameras, is 9,700 miles.
- How does the 2022 Q3 compare to the 2020 Q3?
- The 2020 Q3 is worse, with a Complaint Index of 90 and 65 complaints versus the 2022's 80 index and 33 complaints, though both carry an Avoid verdict.