Model year guide

2020 Audi q3

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2020 Audi q3 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

2020 Audi q3 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2020 Audi q3 at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints63

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2020 Audi q3 recalls 2

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages NHTSA Campaign #20V786000 · 16/12/2020

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.

Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the weld between the brake pedal and the brake pedal plate and, as necessary, replace the entire brake pedal, free of charge. The recall began January 12, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for t…

Seats NHTSA Campaign #20V644000 · 19/10/2020

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.

Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolt connection and, as necessary, replace the seat structure, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72L4.

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.

2020 Audi q3 common problems

Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Exterior Lighting
Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
Tires
Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
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.

2020 Audi q3 trims & engines on record

Trims
quattro Premium · S Line quattro Premium Plus
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl 228 hp

2020 Audi q3 vehicles on record

2020 Audi q3 2020 Audi q3 S Line quattro Premium PlusWA1EECF36L1021678 2020 Audi q3 quattro PremiumWA1AECF34L1062146 2020 Audi q3 2020 Audi q3 quattro PremiumWA1AECF31L1024812

Other Audi q3 model years

2018 2017 2016 2015

2020 Audi q3 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Audi q3 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2020 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 2020 Audi q3?

Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, exterior lighting, tires.

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