2022 Audi Q3 Reliability Report

NHTSA data as of Oct 15, 2026Published Oct 19, 2026

Good

Ranks 7th of 10 Q3 years we score.

Owner complaints: 34; 4 are recall notices
Per 10,000 cars: 9.4; 31,754 made for the U.S.
Vs the average car: 0.58×; same age, 1× is average
Serious outcomes: 7; crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
Recalls: 5
NHTSA crash rating: 5★; overall, out of 5

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Should You Buy the 2022 Audi Q3?

Yes, with the usual checks. Our reliability score for the 2022 Audi Q3 is 76 out of 100, which rates Good. Owners reported about half as many problems as for the average car of the same age. It ranks 7th of the 10 Q3 years we score.

The most reported problem is the screen and audio, mostly works on and off (6 of 34 complaints). Owners also complain about the rearview camera and dashboard warning lights. 7 of the 34 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.

It has 5 recalls. Audi also offers a warranty extension that may still apply, for a problem with the driver assistance systems. NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. For comparison, the 2021 scores 83 and the 2023 scores 86.

Before you buy, check that the recalls were done, ask an Audi dealer about warranty extension AWA-24-04 and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.

Pros

Good reliability score of 76
About half the problems of the average car its age
Recent complaints at or below average
No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls

Cons

Screen and audio: works on and off6 complaints
Rearview camera: works on and off5 complaints
Several warning lights at once3 complaints

How the 2022 Q3 Earned Its Score

Every model year starts at 100. Each part takes points away when this year has more problems than the average car of the same age. How we score

Score breakdown
Item	Vs average	Points lost
Starting score		100
Serious problems	0.42×	−6
Everyday problems	0.96×	−5
Problems in the last two years	0.48×	−6
Recalls	1.3×	−7
Score		76

What Owners Report

We read all 34 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Audi Q3, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first. A complaint that describes more than one problem is counted under each, so the counts add up to more than 34.

Screen and audio: works on and off
6 complaints (18%)
Problems that come and go, a feature that stopped working and the system acting on its own.
Rearview camera: works on and off
5 complaints (15%)
Problems that come and go, a feature that stopped working and delayed display. 1 of these 5 complaints describes a serious outcome: a crash.
Several warning lights at once
3 complaints (9%)
Warning lights.
Lane keeping assist: the system acting on its own
3 complaints (9%)
The system acting on its own, pulling or wandering and warning lights. 1 of these 3 complaints describes a serious outcome: loss of steering control.
Wiring, fuses or body control module failure
3 complaints (9%)
A failure and problems that come and go. 1 of these 3 complaints describes a serious outcome: stalling or losing power while driving.
EVAP system: warning lights
2 complaints (6%)
Warning lights and a failure that needed a new part.
Automatic emergency braking: the system not working when needed
2 complaints (6%)
The system not working when needed and hard braking with nothing ahead.
Cooling system: shattering or cracking
2 complaints (6%)
Shattering or cracking and a failure that needed a new part.
Engine: stalling
2 complaints (6%)
Stalling. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: stalling or losing power while driving.
Fuel pump failure
2 complaints (6%)
A failure that needed a new part. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: a tow.

Reported Once (14)

Show the 14 problems reported once

Body seals (water leak): water leaking in
Brakes: unusual noises
Door latches: stopped working
Forward collision warning: the system not working when needed
Fuel system: warning lights
Fuel leak
Back over prevention system
Garage door button: works on and off
Passenger rear door: unusual noises
Phone and navigation: works on and off
Car not starting (cause not stated)
Sunroof: water leaking in
Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking
Tires: a leak

How the 2022 Audi Q3 Compares With Other Years

The other Q3 years of the 2nd generation, 2019 to 2025, and the years just before and after it.

Year	Rating	Score	Vs average	Per 10k cars	Recalls	Most reported problem
2026	Too new	–	–	14.3	1	Screen and audio: works on and off
2025	Provisional 82	–	–	1.4	1	–
2024	Good	77	0.57×	4.8	2	Brakes: unusual noises
2023	Excellent	86	0.27×	1.1	1	–
2022 This year	Good	76	0.58×	9.4	5	Screen and audio: works on and off
2021	Excellent	83	0.33×	4.6	3	Door latches: not closing or latching
2020	Good	73	1.4×	24.5	3	Body seals (water leak): water leaking in
2019	Good	70	1.0×	16.9	4	Stall (cause not stated)
2018	Excellent	89	0.30×	7.5	1	Airbag warning light

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2022 Audi Q3 Recalls

Five recalls cover the 2022 Audi Q3. The most recent was issued in October 2022: “Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111.” A VIN check at NHTSA shows which are still open on a given car.

Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 22V806000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Oct 26, 2022. By the first quarter of 2025, 89% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Rear Window May Break
A broken rear window may result in loose pieces of glass and increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA 22V701000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Sep 19, 2022. By the third quarter of 2024, 50% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Fuel Tank Vent Pipe May Be Damaged
A damaged vent pipe may allow fuel to spill out of the filler neck when the fuel cap is opened, increasing the risk of an injury.
NHTSA 22V673000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Sep 8, 2022. By the third quarter of 2024, 91% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 22V064000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Feb 7, 2022. By the fourth quarter of 2023, 96% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Rear-View Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 21V825000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Oct 20, 2021. By the third quarter of 2023, 93% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.

2022 Audi Q3 Warranty Extensions and Programs

Audi has one warranty extension for the 2022 Audi Q3, separate from its recalls. It is for a problem with the driver assistance systems. Whether one applies to a car depends on its VIN, which an Audi dealer can check.

Warranty extensionAudi AWA-24-04
Automatic emergency braking system faults
The problem:
The automatic emergency braking, or AEB, system can malfunction when its control unit, a camera, the LIDAR or a sensor fails.
The fix:
An Audi dealer repairs the AEB fault and Audi pays 75 percent of the cost. Damage from crashes, impacts, moved sensors or weather is not covered.
Who qualifies:
Certain Audis covered by the settlement, with a confirmed fault in the AEB control unit, cameras, LIDAR or sensors. If the new car warranty's time ran out by May 16, 2024, the extension's time limit was November 16, 2024.
Coverage:
Up to 12 months or 12,000 miles after the new car warranty ends. Ask an Audi dealer for the exact terms.
Audi's bulletin (PDF)

NHTSA Crash Test Ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2022 Q3 ratings on NHTSA.gov.

SUV AWD

Overall5/5

Frontal crash4/5

Side crash5/5

Rollover4/5

Check Before You Buy

A checklist for the 2022 Q3, from its five recalls, an Audi warranty extension that may still apply and the problems owners report most.

Confirm the Recalls Were Done

Ask the seller for proof that each of these recalls was repaired.

Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA 22V806000
Rear Window May Break NHTSA 22V701000
Fuel Tank Vent Pipe May Be Damaged NHTSA 22V673000
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA 22V064000
Rear-View Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA 21V825000

Ask an Audi Dealer

Ask whether this warranty extension applies to this VIN, and whether the work was done.

AWA-24-04: automatic emergency braking system faults

On the Test Drive

Test the screen, audio and phone connection for freezing or rebooting.
Check the backup camera image when reversing.
Watch for sudden braking or steering with nothing ahead, and ask whether the driver-assist software updates were done.

Ask the Seller

Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.

Screen and audio
Rearview camera
Dashboard warning lights
Also ask for the service records, especially oil changes.

Before You Pay

Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you choose.
Decode the VIN to confirm the model year, engine and trim.
Check the title for salvage, flood or rebuilt branding.

What to do next

All Q3 Years →Best years and years to avoid, side by side.Compare With Other Years →Put up to four model years side by side.Find Warranty Extensions →Repairs Audi may still cover for this year.Decode a VIN →Confirm the exact year, engine and trim of a car.