Audi Q3 years to avoid
The Audi Q3 years to avoid are 2020, 2022, 2016, 2015 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2008 is the cleanest year on record.
356
Total complaints
18
Recall campaigns
2008–2026
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Q3 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | High complaint rate | 112 | |
| 2022 | High complaint rate | 50 | |
| 2016 | High complaint rate | 38 | |
| 2015 | High complaint rate | 36 |
Every Q3 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 25 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2022avoid | 50 | 5 | |
| 2021 | 23 | 2 | |
| 2020avoid | 112 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 15 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 31 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 8 | 3 | |
| 2016avoid | 38 | 3 | |
| 2015avoid | 36 | 2 | |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Audi Q3 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Q3 years to avoid are 2020, 2022, 2016, 2015. The cleanest year on record is 2008.
What is the best year for the Audi Q3?
By complaint volume, 2008 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Q3 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Audi Q3 have?
Across all model years, the Q3 has 18 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 356 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.