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2021 Audi Q3: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 23 complaints about the 2021 Audi Q3 with NHTSA, and it has 3 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
23
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
3
on record
Fuel economy
25 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$8,160
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 25 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 23 mpg |
Recalls
SteeringSep 11, 2026 · campaign 26V590000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan, 2018-2019 Atlas, and 2019-2021 Audi Q3 vehicles. One of the bolts that attaches the steering rack to the subframe may corrode and break. If this happens, the steering rack housing can break.
Fuel System, Gasoline › StorageSep 8, 2022 · campaign 22V673000
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.
Seat Belts › Rear/Other › RetractorAug 5, 2021 · campaign 21V606000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8,
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Other years of the Audi Q3
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2021 Audi Q3 have?
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA: driver-assist & stability (3), body, glass & interior (3), engine & cooling (3). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2021 Audi Q3 have?
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2021 Audi Q3 get?
Up to 25 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.