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2020 Audi Q3

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
2
on record
MPG
27
combined

Open recalls on record

2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls2
Complaints63
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2020 Audi Q3

2 recalls
63 complaints
27 MPG combined
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
2
Owner complaints
63
Complaints citing a crash
2

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

2 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

2 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 20V786000high

    Brake system issue

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Audi Q3 vehicles. The brake pedal plate can bend or detach under the pressure applied during sudden stopping.

  • 20V644000high

    Safety restraint issue

    SEATS

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling one 2020 Audi Q3 vehicle. The driver's seat frame may have incorrectly been bolted to the seat rail.

Consumer complaints

63 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

63
Total
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE21
  • OTHER11
  • ELECTRICAL9
  • BRAKES5
  • STEERING5

Normal Range

63 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 2 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)21
miscellaneous issues11
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)9

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
SUV
Drive type
FWD
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5

Fuel economy

22

City

34

Hwy

27

Comb

Annual cost
$1,944
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Common problems

Audi Q3 problems

189 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 20V786000

    A bent or detached brake pedal plate decreases the contact area for the driver's foot and increases the risk of a crash.

  2. Recall

    Recall 20V644000

    The incorrect bolt connection could fail, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.