2017 Audi Q3 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Audi Q3.

20162018
Complaints
6
per 10K Sold
2.9
US Sales
20,633
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2017 Audi Q3 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Airbags

#21 complaints

Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette

#31 complaints

Engine Problems

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Audi Q3.

Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2017 Audi Q3. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2017 Audi Q3

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~127,890 vehicles.

19V385000Exterior Lighting:turn Signal
~23,241 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Audi Q3 vehicles equipped with LED headlights. An inoperable front turn signal may not illuminate an indicator, failing to alert the driver to the issue. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

17V400000Forward Collision Avoidance: Crash Imminent Braking · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights
~24,754 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Audi Q3 vehicles. If the parking brake is used during emergency braking, the brake lights on the vehicle will not activate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

16V642000Electrical System:software · Exterior Lighting
~79,895 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

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2017 Audi Q3 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 Audi Q3 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 Audi Q3 has 6 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Audi Q3?
Top reported problems: Airbags (1 complaints); Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette (1 complaints); Engine Problems (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2017 Audi Q3 have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 127,890 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2017 Audi Q3?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Audi Q3 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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