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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2022 Audi Q3 has 8 documented known issues, with 1 rated critical. The most serious is 2022 Audi Q3 Rearview-Camera Recall 91Ei / NHTSA 22V806. Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $700 to $1,500. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Audi Q3 vehicles. The brake pedal plate can bend or detach under the pressure applied during sudden stopping.
SEATS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling one 2020 Audi Q3 vehicle. The driver's seat frame may have incorrectly been bolted to the seat rail.
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.
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2022 Audi Q3 has 8 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: 2022 Audi Q3 Rearview-Camera Recall 91Ei / NHTSA 22V806, Carbon Buildup on Intake Valves (Direct Injection), 2020-2024 Audi Q3 Coolant-Pump Leak TSB 2071515/1. Of these, 1 is rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2022 Audi Q3 has 8 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 1 issue is rated critical: 2022 Audi Q3 Rearview-Camera Recall 91Ei / NHTSA 22V806. 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 $1,500, 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 22V806 / Audi 91Ei covers certain 2022 Audi Q3 vehicles. The infotainment main unit can be damaged internally when the vehicle is switched off, leaving the rearview-camera image inoperative the next time the vehicle starts. Loss of the required rear image reduces v… 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.
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.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tiguan, 2023 Arteon, and 2024-2025 Audi Q3 vehicles. An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
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Audi TSB 2071515/1 covers 2020-2024 Q3 vehicles with a 2.0 TFSI engine when coolant loss, a visible leak or the coolant warning lamp can be assigned to the coolant pump. Audi warns that an apparent level drop can instead follow incomplete bleeding during production or a prior rep… Severity: medium.
Q3s with the MIB3 infotainment unit began rebooting repeatedly while driving - screen goes black, Audi logo, restart every few minutes, with navigation, phone, camera and audio dropping out each time. Audi determined the trigger was a SiriusXM broadcast/app change that interacted… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: medium.
Certain 2022 Q3s received rear window glass from a production batch with a manufacturing error that can cause the glass to crack or break spontaneously, creating loose glass and an injury hazard. NHTSA recall 22V-701 was filed September 2022; the population is identified by the g… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: medium.
Distinct from the 22V806 hardware recall already on file, two earlier software campaigns hit the F3 Q3: NHTSA 21V-825 (Oct 2021, 2021-2022 Q3) and 22V-064 (Feb 2022, 2022 Q3). A software error in the infotainment unit means the rear-view camera image may not appear when reverse i… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: medium.
Sharp-edged gripping tools at supplier TI Automotive damaged the internal vent pipe inside fuel tank 5QF 201 021 MD during assembly. Fuel enters the vent pipe, rises to the filler cap under tank pressure and can spill out when the cap is opened; the same fault makes the pump nozz… Repairs typically run $0-$0. 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.
