Model year guide

2016 Audi q3

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Audi q3 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 9 on record.

2016 Audi q3 at a glance

Safety recalls3
Owner complaints27
Combined23 mpg
Typical price$20,764

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2016 Audi q3 recalls 3

Exterior Lighting:turn Signal NHTSA Campaign #19V385000 · 23/05/2019

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."

Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the body control module (BCM), free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97DK.

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights NHTSA Campaign #17V400000 · 26/06/2017

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."

Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 45G6.

Electrical System:software NHTSA Campaign #16V642000 · 06/09/2016

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 …

Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97CB.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2016 Audi q3 common problems

Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

2016 Audi q3 MPG & running costs

Combined23 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway28 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,550

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

What's a 2016 Audi q3 worth?

Low
$18,050
Typical price
$20,764
High
$23,998

From 8 comparable 2016 Audi q3 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2016 Audi q3 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,750
Fuel only$17,750
Per mile$0.24

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2016 Audi q3 trims & engines on record

Trims
quattro Premium Plus · quattro Prestige · Premium Plus
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl 200 hp

2016 Audi q3 vehicles on record

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Other Audi q3 model years

2020 2018 2017 2015

2016 Audi q3 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Audi q3 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2016 Audi q3. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Audi q3?

Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are engine, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Audi q3 get?

The 2016 Audi q3 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 23 mpg combined (20 city / 28 highway).

How much is a 2016 Audi q3 worth?

Comparable 2016 Audi q3 listings run roughly $18,050–$23,998, typically around $20,764 (from 8 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.