This page covers 2 recalls, 13 owner complaints and NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2021 Audi Q3.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The most consistent theme in 2021 Audi Q3 complaints centers on the fuel system. Multiple owners describe fuel gauge inaccuracies where the gauge reads a normal level while the tank is actually empty, leading to unexpected stalls. Some of those stalls occurred at highway speeds, with owners reporting the engine shutting off without prior warning lights in some cases, and a stop-start malfunction code or check engine light appearing in others. A faulty fuel tank sensor was identified as the cause in at least one case after dealer inspection. Outside the fuel system, a single owner describes water intrusion through the roof area during heavy rain, with water dripping near the dome light and passenger visor, accompanied by flickering interior lights and a fogged driver-side headlight. One tire complaint describes rapid tread separation on all four tires within roughly 2,500 miles on a used vehicle.
13
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2021 Audi Q3 has two recalls, the more serious being a damaged fuel tank vent pipe that can cause fuel to spill out of the filler neck when the gas cap is opened, raising the risk of injury.
The second recall involves the rear seatbelt retractors, where a fault can prevent child safety seats from securing properly, leaving a child restraint loose in a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The vent pipe inside the fuel tank may have been damaged during manufacturing, potentially affecting the fuel system's ability to function properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the vent pipe for damage and replace the charcoal canister and fuel tank if needed, at no cost to you.
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 rear middle seat belt's automatic locking mechanism may stop working too early, preventing child car seats from being secured properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the middle-rear seat belt assemblies at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
