2020 Audi Q3 steering problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2020 Audi Q3 — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2020 Audi Q3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V590000 (Steering); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time…”
filed Sep 16, 2026
“The start stop feature needs to be deactivated otherwise the wheel locks up once stopped and vehicle does not move forward once foot releases off brake. The vehicle shuttered and rpm dial lit up and engine was revving once start stop was deactivated. Car had to be pulled over and shut off. Started…”
filed Nov 18, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- One of the bolts that attaches the steering rack to the subframe may corrode and breakCampaign 26V590000 · Sep 11, 2026
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides service information when DTC U0101000 is logged, lost communication with the TCM in diagnostic address 23.
TSB_2074475_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 21, 2026
Steering problems in other Q3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Q3 | 1 | 4% |
| 2016 Q3 | 2 | 7% |
| 2015 Q3 | 2 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Audi Q3
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.