- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A broken steering rack housing can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the right-side steering rack mounting bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 48LG and 48VT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 16, 2026.
Vehicle safety record
2020 Audi Q3 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2020 Audi Q3 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in September 2026 for the steering.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Q3 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2020 Audi Q3 recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A bent or detached brake pedal plate decreases the contact area for the driver's foot and increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the weld between the brake pedal and the brake pedal plate and, as necessary, replace the entire brake pedal, free of charge. The recall began January 12, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46i7.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- The incorrect bolt connection could fail, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- The fix
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolt connection and, as necessary, replace the seat structure, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72L4.
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Audi Q3: every year compared
All Q3 years2020 Audi Q3 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Audi Q3 | 0 | 3 | B | |
| 2020 Audi A4 Allroad | 158 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2020 Audi A4 | 128 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2020 Audi A5 | 60 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2020 Audi A5 Sportback | 60 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2020 Audi A6 | 27 | 9 | D | Compare |
| 2020 Audi A6 (with Rear Seat Sabs) | 27 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2020 Audi A3 | 16 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2020 Audi A3 Cabriolet | 16 | 0 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2020 Audi Q3
Does the 2020 Audi Q3 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2020 Audi Q3: steering (September 2026); pedals and linkages (December 2020); seats (October 2020). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2020 Audi Q3 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2020 Audi Q3 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 60 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Audi Q3 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Audi Q3 years have the most complaints?
2016 (29), 2015 (25), 2024 (18). See every Audi Q3 year compared.
What should I do if my 2020 Audi Q3 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data