2025 Audi Q3 Reliability Report
NHTSA data as of Oct 15, 2026Published Oct 19, 2026
Final score after 36 months. Likely between 79 and 86.
- Owner complaints
- 4
- Per 10,000 cars
- 1.4
- 28,935 made for the U.S.
- Vs the average car
- 0.43×
- same age, so far
- Serious outcomes
- 2
- crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
- Recalls
- 1
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5★
- overall, out of 5
Should You Buy the 2025 Audi Q3?
It is too early to say for sure. We give a final score after 36 months of complaints. So far the 2025 Audi Q3 has a provisional score of 82, likely between 79 and 86. That puts it in the better third of the 2025 vehicles we can compare.
The 2024 Q3, from the same generation, scored 77 and rated Good. That is a useful guide, not a guarantee.
It has 1 recall. NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests.
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
- No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls
- 5-star NHTSA overall crash rating
Cons
None stand out.
Why There Is No Final Score Yet
Provisional score 82, likely between 79 and 86
It is based on complaints in its first 27 months, compared with the average car at the same age. It sits in the better third of the 24 model-year 2025 vehicles we can compare so far. The final score and rating come at 36 months.
It is the same generation as the 2024 Q3, which scored 77 and rated Good. That is a useful guide, not a guarantee.
What Owners Report
We read all 4 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 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 4.
No problem shows up in more than one of the complaints we read.
Reported Once (6)
Show the 6 problems reported once
- Fuel gauge or level sensor: wrong readings
- Key fob: warning lights
- Seat belts: the system acting on its own
- Seats: unstable support
- Tires: parts breaking or coming apart
- Wiring, fuses or body control module: the system acting on its own
How the 2025 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 This year | 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 | 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 |
2025 Audi Q3 Recalls
One recall covers the 2025 Audi Q3. It was issued in February 2025: “Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111.” A VIN check at NHTSA shows whether it is 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 25V082000Recall 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.
NHTSA Crash Test Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2025 Q3 ratings on NHTSA.gov.
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Check Before You Buy
A checklist for the 2025 Q3, from its recall.
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
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.
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