2023 Audi Q3 Reliability Report

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

Excellent

Ranks 2nd of 10 Q3 years we score.

Owner complaints: 2
Per 10,000 cars: 1.1; 19,032 made for the U.S.
Vs the average car: 0.27×; same age, 1× is average
Serious outcomes: 2; crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
Recalls: 1
NHTSA crash rating: 5★; overall, out of 5

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Should You Buy the 2023 Audi Q3?

Yes. Our reliability score for the 2023 Audi Q3 is 86 out of 100, which rates Excellent. Owners reported about a third as many problems as for the average car of the same age. It ranks 2nd of the 10 Q3 years we score.

It has 1 recall. 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 2022 scores 76 and the 2024 scores 77.

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

Excellent reliability score of 86
About a third of the problems of the average car its age
Recent complaints at or below average
No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls

Cons

None stand out.

How the 2023 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	0.34×	−6
Everyday problems	0.12×	−0
Problems in the last two years	0.28×	−4
Recalls	0.61×	−4
Score		86

What Owners Report

We read all 2 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 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 2.

No problem shows up in more than one of the complaints we read.

Reported Once (3)

Show the 3 problems reported once

Engine: a fire
Loss of power (cause not stated)
Stall (cause not stated)

How the 2023 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 This year	Excellent	86	0.27×	1.1	1	–
2022	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

See every Q3 year

2023 Audi Q3 Recalls

One recall covers the 2023 Audi Q3. It was issued in April 2024: “Front Passenger Air Bag May Deactivate.” A VIN check at NHTSA shows whether it is still open on a given car.

Front Passenger Air Bag May Deactivate
A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA 24V251000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Apr 3, 2024. By the first quarter of 2026, 91% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.

2023 Audi Q3 Warranty Extensions and Programs

Audi has one warranty extension for the 2023 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 2023 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 2023 Q3, from its recall and an Audi warranty extension that may still apply.

Confirm the Recalls Were Done

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

Front Passenger Air Bag May Deactivate NHTSA 24V251000

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

Ask the Seller

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.