2022 Audi Q3 Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 Audi Q3.

20212023
Complaints
44
per 10K Sold
19.1
US Sales
23,045
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2022 Audi Q3 Problems

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

#17 complaints

Electrical Faults

Crash-related:1
#25 complaints

Back Over Prevention: Warnings

#35 complaints

Fuel System

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Audi Q3.

Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2022 Audi Q3

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~22,606 vehicles.

22V806000Equipment:electrical:infotainment:video (touch)screen/monitor/unit · Back Over Prevention:display Function
~6,076 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

22V701000Side/Rear Glass
~4 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi Q3 vehicles. A window manufacturing error may allow the rear window to crack or break.

22V673000Fuel System, Gasoline:storage
~13,004 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Audi Q3 vehicles. The vent pipe within the fuel tank may have been damaged during fuel tank assembly.

22V064000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~665 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 Audi Q3 vehicles that failed to receive the software update under Recall 21V-825 (91CR). A software error may prevent the rearview image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

21V825000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~2,857 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

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2022 Audi Q3 — FAQ

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

Is the 2022 Audi Q3 reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2022 Audi Q3 has 44 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2022 Audi Q3?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (7 complaints); Back Over Prevention: Warnings (5 complaints); Fuel System (5 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2022 Audi Q3?
NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Audi Q3 include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2022 Audi Q3 have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 22,606 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 2022 Audi Q3?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

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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