2015 Audi Q3 Problems, complaints & recalls

The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q3. While driving at 20 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle, and the vehicle slid sideways, and the rear end of the vehicle started fishtailing. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle with rear control arm failure. The passenger's side rear control arm was rusted and had fractured. The driver's-side rear control arm was severely rusted. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,082.

Right rear lower control arm rotted out and caused car to lose control around a corner 0nto oncoming traffic almost causing accident service center found both rear lower arms to be badly rotted away and needing replacement

The rear subframe broke while driving due to rust and corrosion causing the driver side rear wheel to be at an acute angle which caused the car to wobble all over the road. The car is currently not safe to drive.

Vehicle: 2015 Audi Q3 | Engine: 2.0L TFSI 4-Cylinder Turbo Component: Engine Complaint Description: While driving on the interstate at highway speed, the red oil pressure warning light illuminated suddenly and without prior warning. The standard low oil level warning light did NOT illuminate prior to the failure. Oil level was verified as correct and within specification at the time of failure. The vehicle suffered a complete and catastrophic engine failure due to oil starvation and rod knock, despite a verified...

I am reporting that authorized dealer Audi Knoxville (Harper Auto Square) is KNOWINGLY AND WILLINGLY attempting to force me to operate an unsafe vehicle. Following an intake manifold repair, the dealership's service staff identified carbon buildup and fouled spark plugs as a necessary repair, while the manufacturer (Audi of America) has reclassified it as 'maintenance' to avoid coverage. Because this critical 'top-end' work remains incomplete, the vehicle is at high risk for catastrophic stalling at highway speeds....

Vehicle experiences sudden, intermittent loss of motive power, severe engine hesitation, and stalling while operating at highway speeds. Diagnostic scans confirm fault codes P2015 and P0341, indicating a failure of the intake manifold position sensor and camshaft position correlation. These mechanical failures, combined with extreme carbon buildup on the valves, create a hazardous operating condition where the vehicle cannot maintain safe speeds in high-traffic environments. The manufacturer (Audi) has acknowledged...

My Audi Q3 2015 started with The TPMS on and the traction skid symbol also lit up on dashboard. I brought it to Audi of Warwick, Rhode Island and they did a diagnostic testing on it and found that it was the all-wheel-drive control module on a lot of 2015 Q3 is just like mine had recalls on that same part in my car only has 80,000 miles on it and at 49,000 miles or 50,000. The whole turbo went on that car and had to be replaced.. I feel that the all-wheel-drive control module [[redacted]] and went on a car with 80,000 miles on it. That's only driven 15 to 30 miles a day or not even every day. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q3. The contact stated that the horn became inoperable and additionally, the hand controls were not functioning as needed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The horn was also inoperable. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the oil light remained illuminated. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who confirmed that the vehicle was experiencing an abnormal oil consumption. The mechanic performed an oil change however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the contact stated that the controls on the steering wheel were inoperable. The contact stated that the steering wheel air bag was inoperable due to the electrical shortage in the steering wheel. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,600.

I have 2015 Audi Q3 is very unsafe suspension. The rear lower arm worn out & unsafe to drive & very dangerous, risk to Accident. Under 98,000 miles & the lower control get Rusty & almost to split in half. The Audi Dealership should have a Recall to this Vehicle & is Unsafe to drive it to all Consumers like me. I keep the Rear Suspension & incase u Guy's like to see it.

The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q3. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle started shaking uncontrollably. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to rusted rear trailing arms, bolts, shocks, and coil springs. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q3. The contact stated that the front driver's side air bag was replaced under recall in November 2022. The contact stated that one month after the recall repair was completed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

I was driving and the car went out of control. I had the steering wheel straight, but the rear end started to fishtail in and out of the oncoming lane of traffic. As this happened I had to quickly jerk the steering wheel to get it out of the other lane of oncoming traffic. I had to slow down to 10 mph to get home with the flashers on, all the while it continued to swerve both left and right on it's own. We had the vehicle towed to the Audi dealership (Mohegan Lake Audi) and they said the rear control arms...

The Clock Spring is not functioning in our 2015 Audi Q3. The horn is non-functioning and we were told by the Audi dealership, after waiting for that part for three months, that there is a 50-50 chance that the driver air bag will not deploy and the cruise control is not working. I was alerted to this possible problem because my airbag light is on but was initially told it was only because of the horn. When we took it to the dealership initially to fix the horn, we were told it was on back order. I was not...

The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q3. The contact stated that the front passenger's side door locking mechanism intermittently failed, and the door could not be opened from the inside or outside of the vehicle. The contact indicated that when the failure occurred the door could not be unlocked manually or while using the key fob. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the door actuator was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000.

The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the horn was depressed however, no sound was heard. The contact also stated that all the buttons on the steering wheel failed to operate when engaged such as the radio and windshield wipers. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the failure was diagnosed as an improper ground wire connected to the steering wheel. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

Timing chain jumped as I was driving on the freeway

On the passenger door, the aluminum wrap that covers the interior door handle used began to peel at the crease. When I reached to open my passenger door from the inside, the aluminum deeply cut my finger. The vehicle was parked and turned off.

TIMING CHAIN FAILURE. *TR

My 2015 q3 is having the same problem timing chain failure lined in the 2019 recall for models from 2008-2014. My 2015 has about 51,000 miles and should not be having this issue according to several mechanics and my audi representative could not provide me any information other than that my vin didn't fall in the class action even if I was having the same problem. I believe my model year should at least be reviewed if the problem was common just a year before.

Car was parked outside in stowe, vt when temp dropped to -13. Able to back out of hotel parking space but noticed steering was stiff. Once onto the street, lost power steering completely! Using all my strength, I could barely steer the car over to the side of the street. Stayed in the car, running with the heat on, for about 15 minutes while we arranged for a tow. When I turned the car off and then on again (my wife's suggestion) the power steering came back! We drove all the way back to ma without a problem....

Audi q3 when it rains water leaks somewhere in the back of my car most likely the sunroof and it's not draining properly so the seatbelts are all soaking wet. My car smells musty and moldy. I have read that there are several people with the same issue.

Rearview mirror opened up and fell off with wires dangling, when trying to adjust happened twice,had to take to dealer , he says says only to me? Blocks front vision as well as rear view.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 audi q3. The contact stated that the sun roof would continue to close even when the vehicle was turned off. The contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 15v2000000 (visibility). The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician verified that the vehicle was not included in the recall and refused to provide additional assistance. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 8,000. Updated 03/09/16*lj the consumer also stated the vehicle burned 1/4 quart of oil every 5,000. Updated 03/10/16.*Jb

After the dealer performed scheduled maintenance on my vehicle, I discovered that my tail lights no longer worked, including rear brake lights. I decided to determine what caused the malfunction and was able to replicate the issue with the following steps: 1. While the car is off, open the lift gate. 2. Manually close the lift gate, but softly. Close it all the way. 3. Turn on the vehicle. The rear brake lights will not work, even if you turn the lights off and on. 4. Open and close the lift gate...