NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The infotainment system can suffer internal damage when the vehicle shuts off, causing the rearview camera display to stop working when you restart the vehicle.
This page covers 8 recalls and 31 owner complaints for the 2022 Audi Q3.
Complaints about the 2022 Q3 cluster around three areas: the fuel/propulsion system, back-over prevention, and electrical faults. On the fuel side, owners frequently describe problems refueling, the pump nozzle clicks off almost immediately and fuel can dribble back out, suggesting a vapor recovery or vent issue. Several owners also report persistent check-engine lights tied to the evaporative emissions system, sometimes returning even after parts are replaced. Back-over prevention draws a notable share of complaints, with owners describing the backup camera going dark or failing to operate reliably. Electrical faults round out the picture, owners report multi-system failures, recurring lane-keeping and lane-departure errors, and at least one account where coolant intrusion into the wiring led to a stall. The electrical complaints often point to a rear-mounted module as a suspected trouble spot, with some owners returning to the shop for the same issue more than once.
31
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2022 Audi Q3 has 8 recalls, the most serious involving a damaged vent pipe inside the fuel tank that can cause gasoline to spill out of the filler neck when the fuel cap is removed, creating a fire risk.
The rearview camera is the subject of several related recalls. A software error can prevent the camera image from appearing at all when the driver shifts into reverse, and a prior software repair intended to fix a delayed camera startup did not fully resolve the issue on some vehicles, requiring a second correction. Together, these issues can leave the driver without any rear view while backing up.
The rear window on certain vehicles has a manufacturing defect that can cause the glass to crack or break on its own, leaving loose pieces that could injure occupants or others nearby. On the infotainment side, a separate software problem can cause the touchscreen display to stop showing the rearview camera feed, again reducing rear visibility while reversing.
The remaining recall is a compliance issue with no safety consequence: the rim size marking on the wheels may be unreadable, though the same information appears on the vehicle's compliance label inside the door jamb.
At a glance
What can fail
The infotainment system can suffer internal damage when the vehicle shuts off, causing the rearview camera display to stop working when you restart the vehicle.
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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 →
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A manufacturing error in the rear window may cause it to crack or break.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the rear window's manufacturing date and replace it if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The vent pipe inside the fuel tank may be damaged, allowing gasoline to spill out of the filler neck when you remove the fuel cap.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank vent pipe. If it is damaged, they will replace the fuel tank and charcoal canister.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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.
At a glance
What can fail
The rim size marking on some wheels may be unclear or hard to read, which doesn't meet Canadian requirements for wheel labeling.
What the fix does
Audi updated its wheel manufacturing process to ensure all new wheels are clearly marked with the rim size.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error prevents the rearview camera image from displaying when you shift into reverse, failing to meet federal rear visibility requirements.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the infotainment unit software parameters at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A previous software update may not have installed correctly. The rearview camera image might take longer than 2 seconds to appear after shifting into reverse.
What the fix does
Audi will mail you instructions to visit a dealer, who will update the infotainment unit settings.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error may prevent the rear-view camera image from displaying initially when you shift into reverse.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the infotainment unit software parameters at no cost to restore rear-view display function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
