KnownCarProblems2018 Audi Q3 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Audi Q3, most often about the other or unspecified (27% of complaints). It is 4th of 13 Q3 model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2018 Audi Q3 problems
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 27%I was driving on the freeway at dusk at 50mph when the sunroof in my Q3 spontaneously exploded into a million pieces and rained glass down on me. I was unharmed and able to exit, but it could have caused a major accident as it was a tremendously loud and startling event. Audi determined that there was no projectile…
Driving during the morning on my way to work I heard this explosion and a sound behind. When I pulled off I noticed my moonroof was shattered. Just about to fell off or blow away. No object had hit the car. It was simply a huge explosion.
Engine
7 complaints · 27%The contact owns a 2018 Audi Q3. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The contact was assisted by a police officer to move the vehicle out of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed but was not yet repaired. The manufacturer…
The contact owns a 2018 Audi Q3. The contact stated that on numerous occasions, the check engine warning light intermittently illuminated. The contact then stated that while driving at undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the gas…
Electrical
6 complaints · 23%The contact owns a 2018 Audi Q3. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel hand activated controls ceased functioning. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to control of the vehicle however, the contact was unsure if the air bags would…
Air bags
4 complaints · 15%The contact owns a 2018 Audi Q3. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel hand activated controls ceased functioning. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to control of the vehicle however, the contact was unsure if the air bags would…
Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 12%The contact owns a 2018 Audi Q3 equipped with continental tires, tire line: contiprocontact, tire size: p225/40r/19, dot number: af5wwa46 1717. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the tire pressure monitor indicated that the driverâs side rear tire pressure was low. The contact also had…
The contact owns a 2018 Audi Q3 equipped with continental tires, tire line: conti procontact, tire size: 255/40/19, dot number: (na). While driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact experienced a blowout. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and replaced the tire. The cause of the failure was not yet…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2018 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."
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 2018 Audi Q3
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Audi Q3?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (7 complaints); engine (7 complaints); electrical (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2018 Audi Q3 have?
- 1 recall 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 2018 a bad year for the Audi Q3?
- It is 4th of 13 Q3 model years by number of complaints, with 26 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.