This page covers 2 recalls, 63 owner complaints and NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2020 Audi Q3.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Steering is the most-reported area for the 2020 Audi Q3, with owners describing issues ranging from unexpected steering behavior to concerns about control at speed. The powertrain draws the next-highest volume of reports, where owners describe stalling while driving, difficulty restarting, and at least one confirmed low fuel pump output that required replacement. A handful of reports involve the vehicle speed control system, with owners noting erratic or unintended behavior. Outside those primary systems, a recurring pattern involves water intrusion into the passenger cabin during rain, with water entering near the overhead console and triggering interior lights to switch on unexpectedly while driving. A separate recurring complaint involves the rear liftgate latch, which owners describe as intermittently failing to operate, one owner notes being told by a dealer this is a common issue requiring full latch system replacement.
63
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
By System
The 2020 Audi Q3 has two recalls, the more serious being a brake pedal plate that can bend or break away under hard braking, reducing the surface area a driver's foot can press against and raising the risk of a crash.
The second recall affects a single vehicle: the driver's seat frame may not be properly bolted to its rail, and if that connection fails in a crash, the seat can shift and increase the risk of injury to the driver.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake pedal plate can bend or detach when pressure is applied during sudden braking.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the weld between the brake pedal and plate, and replace the entire brake pedal if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's seat frame may not be properly bolted to the seat rail, potentially causing the seat to shift or become unstable.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the bolt connection and replace the seat structure if needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
