2018 Audi Q3 vs 2020 Audi Q3
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Audi Q3 | 2020 Audi Q3 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 26 | 64 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 569 | 878 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23 | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 2,335 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi Q3 | Audi Q3 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 22 |
| Engine | 7 | 20 |
| Steering | 1 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 10 |
| Power Train | 1 | 6 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 6 | 14 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
| Water leaks | 0 | 5 |
2018 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.