2015 Audi Q3 vs 2016 Audi Q3
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Audi Q3 | 2016 Audi Q3 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 22 | 28 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 730 | 652 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23 | 23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi Q3 | Audi Q3 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 | 0 |
2015 Audi Q3
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.