2015 Audi Q3 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Audi Q3. The most-reported areas: Engine (8), Suspension (5), Fuel/Propulsion System (5).
Key takeaways
- 24 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 33% |
| Suspension | 5 | 21% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 | 21% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 13% |
| Power Train | 2 | 8% |
| Steering | 2 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 4% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | 4% |
| Structure | 1 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Audi Q3 SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension - filed 2026-10-15
RIGHT REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM ROTTED OUT AND CAUSED CAR TO LOSE CONTROL AROUND A CORNER 0NTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC ALMOST CAUSING ACCIDENT SERVICE CENTER FOUND BOTH REAR LOWER ARMS TO BE BADLY ROTTED AWAY AND NEEDING REPLACEMENT
Suspension - filed 2026-09-08
The rear subframe broke while driving due to rust and corrosion causing the driver side rear wheel to be at an acute angle which caused the car to wobble all over the road. The car is currently not safe to drive.
Power Train,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-05-31
Vehicle: 2015 Audi Q3 | Engine: 2.0L TFSI 4-Cylinder Turbo Component: Engine Complaint Description: While driving on the interstate at highway speed, the red oil pressure warning light illuminated suddenly and without prior warning. The standard low oil level warning light did NOT illuminate prior to the failure. Oi...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.