2024 Audi Q3 Reliability Report

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

Good

Ranks 6th of 10 Q3 years we score.

Owner complaints: 18
Per 10,000 cars: 4.8; 37,470 made for the U.S.
Vs the average car: 0.57×; same age, 1× is average
Serious outcomes: 5; crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
Recalls: 2
NHTSA crash rating: 5★; overall, out of 5

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Should You Buy the 2024 Audi Q3?

Yes, with the usual checks. Our reliability score for the 2024 Audi Q3 is 77 out of 100, which rates Good. Owners reported about half as many problems as for the average car of the same age. It ranks 6th of the 10 Q3 years we score.

The most reported problem is the brakes, mostly unusual noises (4 of 18 complaints). Owners also complain about the screen and audio and the control module. 5 of the 18 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.

It has 2 recalls. NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. For comparison, the 2023 scores 86.

Before you buy, check that the recalls were done and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.

Pros

Good reliability score of 77
About half the problems of the average car its age
No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls
5-star NHTSA overall crash rating

Cons

Brakes: unusual noises4 complaints
Screen and audio: works on and off3 complaints
Control module (unspecified) failure2 complaints

How the 2024 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	0.45×	−11
Everyday problems	0.84×	−7
Problems in the last two years	Not counted yet	–
Recalls	0.85×	−5
Score		77

Problems in the last two years start to count once a model year has four years on the road. The 2024 Q3 has three so far, and this part will count from July 2027. Until then, its 30% goes to serious and everyday problems, which count for 80% of this score instead of 50%.

What Owners Report

We read all 18 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 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 18.

Brakes: unusual noises
4 complaints (22%)
Unusual noises, vibration or shudder and early wear.
Screen and audio: works on and off
3 complaints (17%)
Problems that come and go and unusual noises.
Control module (unspecified) failure
2 complaints (11%)
A failure and a stored fault code.
Several warning lights at once
2 complaints (11%)
Warning lights.
Start-stop system failure
2 complaints (11%)
A failure and problems that come and go.

Reported Once (17)

Show the 17 problems reported once

A/C: works on and off
ABS
Adaptive cruise control: works on and off
Airbags: no deployment in a crash
Cabin odor or mold: smoke or a burning smell
Climate controls: works on and off
Forward collision warning: the system not working when needed
Ignition or power mode (won't shut off): not shutting off
Key fob: works on and off
Loss of power (cause not stated)
Driver-assist camera and radar
Passenger airbag sensor: stopped working
Parking brake: warning lights
Phone and navigation failure
Power liftgate: stopped working
Rearview camera: stopped working
Seat belts: stopped working

How the 2024 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 This year	Good	77	0.57×	4.8	2	Brakes: unusual noises
2023	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

2024 Audi Q3 Recalls

Two recalls cover the 2024 Audi Q3. The most recent was issued in February 2025: “Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111.” A VIN check at NHTSA shows which are still open on a given car.

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 25V082000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Feb 12, 2025. By the second quarter of 2026, 79% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
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.

NHTSA Crash Test Ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2024 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 2024 Q3, from its two recalls and the problems owners report most.

Confirm the Recalls Were Done

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

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA 25V082000
Front Passenger Air Bag May Deactivate NHTSA 24V251000

On the Test Drive

Brake firmly from a moderate speed. A soft, hard or pulsing pedal, or a brake warning light, is a warning sign.
Test the screen, audio and phone connection for freezing or rebooting.

Ask the Seller

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

Brakes
Screen and audio
Control module
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.