2018 Audi Q3 quattro recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Audi Q3 quattro; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — turn signal. Owners filed 26 complaints, most often about unknown or other. Among the 9 model years of this model in the database, 2018 ranks #9 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints26

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Recalls (1)

Exterior lighting — Turn signalCampaign 19V385000 · 23 May 2019

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Audi Q3 vehicles equipped with LED headlights. An inoperable front turn signal may not illuminate an indicator, failing to alert the driver to the issue. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: Without an indicator informing the driver of an inoperable turn signal, the driver may turn or change lanes without a signal, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the body control module (BCM), free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97DK.

What owners complain about

Share of the 26 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Unknown or other7 · 27%

Engine7 · 27%

Electrical system6 · 23%

Air bags4 · 15%

Tires2 · 8%

Steering1 · 4%

Power train1 · 4%

Wheels1 · 4%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Driving during the morning on my way to work i heard this explosion and a sound behind. When i pulled off i noticed my moonroof was shattered. Just about to fell off or blow away. No object had hit the car. It was simply a huge explosion.
Unknown or other · Dec 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

noticed a clicking sound in the steering column that was intermittent; after a week, the airbag light lit up and stayed lit ... per the manual, contacted Audi immediately for service. Was told it was a "clock spring module" and that it would take a few weeks for the part to come in. I was also told that the airbag…
Air bags · Dec 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

The steering wheel started to make a weird noise while turning the airbag light then came on the steering wheel buttons stopped working. Took the car to dealer and the clock spring was defective non working. This is a safety issue I paid 821.57 to fix this issue out of pocket. My car only has 50 k in mileage and the…
Steering · Nov 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2018 Audi Q3 equipped with Continental tires, Tire Line: ContiproContact, Tire Size: P225/40R/19, DOT Number: AF5WWA46 1717. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the tire pressure monitor indicated that the driver’s side rear tire pressure was low. The contact also had…
Tires · Nov 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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