KnownCarProblems2016 Audi Q3 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Audi Q3, most often about the electrical (36% of complaints, typically around 29,500 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Q3 model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2016 Audi Q3 problems
Electrical
10 complaints · 36%Half of these problems showed up before 29,500 miles.
Today wednesday, february 8, 2017, at approximately 11:00 hrs. I hit the button to power down the driver side window. The window recessed into the driver side panels, however the window reset itself to the top of the window electronically moving up and down without any prompting on my part. I tested all the other…
Continue to malfunction while driving. Light,brake, seat light,system light,tire pressure light, steering light, everything is malfunction including the battery lifht,light, ut wouldn't start,had the battery replace and all the lights still on on the vehicle. Afaid to drive it that it could catch on fire with the…
Engine
7 complaints · 25%The contact owns a 2016 Audi Q3. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start properly and would constantly decelerate while in the middle of traffic. The contact experienced the failures often. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to Audi dominion (21105 I-10, san antonio, tx…
Other or unspecified
3 complaints · 11%Fuel system
3 complaints · 11%The contact owns a 2016 Audi Q3. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start properly and would constantly decelerate while in the middle of traffic. The contact experienced the failures often. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to Audi dominion (21105 I-10, san antonio, tx…
Air bags
3 complaints · 11%My air bag light is on , scan says that igniter is shorting too ground, passanger side issue Q3 's are built on the a3 platform and should be covered under the a3 airbag recall 2015-2019
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2016 Audi Q3 recalls
Lights: turn signal
Risk: Without an indicator informing the driver of an inoperable turn signal, the driver may turn or change lanes without a signal, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the body control module (BCM), free of charge. The recall began june 21, 2019. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97dk.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 audi q3 vehicles equipped with LED headlights. An inoperable front turn signal may not illuminate an indicator, failing to alert the driver to the issue. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Driver assistance: crash imminent braking
Risk: A vehicle approaching from behind may not have any warning that the vehicle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began july 31, 2017. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 45g6.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2017 audi q3 vehicles. If the parking brake is used during emergency braking, the brake lights on the vehicle will not activate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Lights: exterior lighting
Risk: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began november 2016. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97cb.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 tt roadster, a3 cabriolet, a3 sedan and a3 e-tron, 2016-2017 tt coupe, 2017 a4 sedan and q7 and 2015-2017 q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2016 Audi Q3
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Audi Q3?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (10 complaints, typically around 29,500 miles); engine (7 complaints); other or unspecified (3 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2016 Audi Q3 have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 23, 2019 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2016 a bad year for the Audi Q3?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Q3 model year since 2000, with 28 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.