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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2019 Audi Q3 has 10 documented known issues, with 4 rated critical. The most serious are 2019 Audi Q3 Steering-Rack Recall 48P7 / NHTSA 21V027, Timing Chain Tensioner Failure (2.0 TFSI Engine) ($2,000-$10,000 repair), Auto Start/Stop Malfunction - Engine Stalls or Drops Into Limp Mode (DTC P060C) ($0-$300 repair) and Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy Through Instrument-Panel Tear Seam - Recall 20V273 ($0-$0 repair). Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $700 to $10,000. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
STEERING
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:STORAGE
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:RETRACTOR
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, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling one 2019 Audi Q3 vehicle. Production deviation in the belt pully can prevent the circlip from properly engaging the steering rack.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q3 vehicles. The passenger air bag may not properly deploy through the instrument panel tear seam.
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2019 Audi Q3 has 10 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: 2019 Audi Q3 Steering-Rack Recall 48P7 / NHTSA 21V027, Timing Chain Tensioner Failure (2.0 TFSI Engine), Auto Start/Stop Malfunction - Engine Stalls or Drops Into Limp Mode (DTC P060C). Of these, 4 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2019 Audi Q3 has 10 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 4 issues are rated critical: 2019 Audi Q3 Steering-Rack Recall 48P7 / NHTSA 21V027 and Timing Chain Tensioner Failure (2.0 TFSI Engine) and Auto Start/Stop Malfunction - Engine Stalls or Drops Into Limp Mode (DTC P060C) and Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy Through Instrument-Panel Tear Seam - Recall 20V273. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Audi Q3 issues range from $0 to $10,000, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
NHTSA campaign 21V027 / Audi 48P7 covers one 2019 Audi Q3 in the United States. A production deviation in the belt pulley can prevent its circlip from engaging correctly; the circlip can detach, catch surrounding components and lock the steering. This is a one-vehicle, VIN-specif… Severity: high.
The first-generation Q3 (2015-2018) and early second-generation (2019-2020) models with the 2.0 TFSI EA888 engine suffer from premature timing chain tensioner failure, identical to other Audi models (A4, A5, Q5). The tensioners wear out between 60,000-120,000 miles, causing the t… Repairs typically run $2,000-$10,000. Severity: high.
2019-2020 F3 Q3s with the 2.0 TFSI generated a cluster of NHTSA complaints within the first few thousand miles: the engine shuts off at a stop with an 'auto start/stop malfunction' message and will not restart or move, RPM is restricted to a 5-7 mph limp mode while driving, or th… Repairs typically run $0-$300. Severity: high.
On 3,024 early second-generation (F3) 2019 Q3s, the instrument panel's passenger-airbag tear seam was manufactured out of specification. In a crash the airbag may not deploy properly through the panel and plastic fragments could enter the cabin. NHTSA recall 20V-273 was filed May… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
All Q3 models with direct-injection 2.0 TFSI engines (2015-2023) suffer from carbon buildup on intake valves. In direct-injection engines, fuel sprays directly into the cylinder, bypassing intake valves. Intake valves are only exposed to oil vapors from the PCV system, which bake… Repairs typically run $700-$1,500. Severity: medium.
The 2019 Q3's indirect tire-pressure monitoring (which infers pressure from wheel-speed differences) cannot detect a pressure loss that occurs in all four tires at the same time, such as after all four are under-inflated at a service or during a rapid temperature drop. NHTSA reca… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: medium.
2019-2021 F3 Q3 owners report Audi pre sense triggering with no hazard: the warning symbol and chime, a brake 'jolt', or partial/emergency braking when passing parked cars, pedestrians on the sidewalk, or in curves. NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Q3 service brakes describe the sys… Repairs typically run $0-$400. Severity: medium.
Nearly-new F3 Q3s are reported dead in the driveway after a few days: a 2019 Q3 with 6,000 miles would not start on day five, and an 18-day-old 2021 Q3 threw a 'battery discharging' warning and needed a new battery. Owners on AudiQ3Forum and AudiWorld report Audi technical suppor… Repairs typically run $0-$450. Severity: medium.
Early F3 Q3s leak rainwater into the cabin: owners describe drips from the headliner near the A-pillar/mirror, soaked front footwells, and in some cases water reaching electrical components behind the overhead console, causing random interior lights and warnings. Audi TSB 2056944… Repairs typically run $0-$3,500. Severity: medium.
The second-generation Q3 (US) replaced the 8U's 6-speed with an Aisin 8-speed torque-converter automatic. AudiWorld's five-page 'Q3 Transmission Shift Quirks' thread and follow-on threads document 2019-2022 owners reporting a pronounced jerk on the 1-2 upshift under moderate thro… Repairs typically run $0-$250. Severity: low.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.
