2023 Audi Q3 Problems: 2 Known Issues
2023 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated November 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2023 Audi Q3 has 2 documented known issues, with 1 rated critical. The most serious is Passenger airbag may switch itself off — recall 24V251. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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NHTSA Recalls11 recalls
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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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."
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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 Audi Q3 vehicles that failed to receive the software update under Recall 21V-825 (91CR). A software error may prevent the rearview image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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What are the most common Audi Q3 problems?
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2023 Audi Q3 has 2 documented issues. Documented issues include: Passenger airbag may switch itself off — recall 24V251, Coolant loss traced to the coolant pump — bulletin 2071515/1. Of these, 1 is rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Audi Q3 reliable?
The 2023 Audi Q3 has 2 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 1 issue is rated critical: Passenger airbag may switch itself off — recall 24V251. 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.
What is the 2023-2024 Audi Q3 Passenger airbag may switch itself off — recall 24V251?
Three pins inside the passenger-seat occupant detection control module were not soldered to the circuit board. With vibration they can lose contact; the airbag control module then turns on the yellow airbag warning light and switches off the passenger front airbag, raising injury… Severity: high.
What is the 2020-2024 Audi Q3 Coolant loss traced to the coolant pump — bulletin 2071515/1?
Coolant can leak from the coolant pump on the 2.0 TFSI engine, causing coolant loss and the coolant warning lamp. Audi warns that a low level can also come from incomplete bleeding at the factory or after an earlier repair, so the leak must be found precisely. Bulletin 2071515/1… Severity: medium.
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