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2025 Audi Q3 Problems, Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2025 Audi Q3, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.

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Recall campaigns

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NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.

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Data last refreshed (Eastern time)

November 6, 2026

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2025 Q3 and 4 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is electrical system, with 1 report.

Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.

Top Reported Problems

Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 7). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.

  1. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
  2. SEAT BELTS1
  3. UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
  4. SEATS1
  5. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
  6. ENGINE1
  7. TIRES:TREAD/BELT1

2025 Q3 Recall Records

Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE · 25V082000

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."

Remedy: Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners April 3, 2024, and Volkswagen owners November 18, 2025.Volkswagen owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91NY and (Audi) 90AV.

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2025 Q3 Service Bulletins

A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.

Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.

NumberDateComponentSummaryNHTSA record
TSB_2077458_3Oct 29, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis bulletin provides workshop information when the immobilizer cannot be adapted after the loss of keys.11039219
TSB_2043424_21Oct 29, 2026SUSPENSIONThis bulletin provides information when there are creaking/squeaking noises from the front end on uneven roads.11039208
TSB_2070568_7Oct 28, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis bulletin provides informaiton on the use of the PICO-NVH tool (VAS 611 015).11039213
TSB_2082976_3Oct 21, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis bulletin provides information regarding the current top concerns being addressed by the Audi Digital Business Solutions (DBS) team.11039258
TSB_2080517_5Oct 20, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis bulletin provides information when the starter battery is discharged or malfunctioning.11039239
TSB_2075199_3Oct 20, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis bulletin proides service information when there is a prompt to take over the steering wheel (hands off detection).11039216
TSB_2071770_12Oct 19, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThis bulletin provides information for all gasoline engines when the MIL is on; DTC P240700 is stored - Fuel leak detection pump.11039214
TSB_2082323_2Oct 15, 2026ENGINEThis bulletin provides information when the engine is not runing smoothly; all gas engines.11039252
TSB_2022032_13Oct 15, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis bulletin provides information to aid in diagnosing the vehicle locking system.11039207
TSB_2021205_11Oct 7, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis bulletin provides information on VIN plates, Safety Certification labels, and ordering procedures.11039206
TSB_2012749_19Oct 5, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis bulletin provides infomraiton when the exterior lights have moisture accumulation.11039205
TSB_2083444_1Sep 30, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis TSB prvoides informaiton when there is a distance warning + ACC is not available/Audi pre sense fault; DTC U101400, B203200.11038131
TSB_2083409_1Sep 25, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.11038130
TSB_2052680_2Sep 25, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.11038027
TSB_2074846_5Sep 22, 2026STEERINGThis bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.11038042
TSB_2020552_15Sep 22, 2026VISIBILITY/WIPERThis bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.11038024
TSB_2078648_4Sep 18, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYThis bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel.11038056
TSB_2030471_9Sep 15, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped.11038025
TSB_2073860_2Sep 14, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYThis bulletin provides information when there are stails/marks on the sill panel trim.11038039
SM 39-2026Sep 9, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.11038143
All 2025 Q3 records at NHTSA

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