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Audi Q3 Fuel System problems by year

14 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Audi Q3's fuel system. Fuel pumps, leaks, injectors, fuel smells, gauges and stalling caused by fuel delivery.

Fuel System complaints by model year

YearFuel System complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Fuel System recalls

Latest Q3 fuel system complaints

2016 Audi Q3Fuel system

Load Gas smell coming from front and inside of car. No leaks on ground under car.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11773542
2021 Audi Q3Fuel system

The contact owns a 2021 Audi Q3. The contact stated while attempting to refuel the vehicle, fuel spilled out of the filler neck and fell onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V673000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered because the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 11741834
2015 Audi Q3Transmission & drivetrainEngine & coolingFuel system

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...

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proper oil level and oil pressure. The engine requires full replacement. This failure occurred at only 3,432 miles since the most recent oil change. The vehicle has a documented history dating back to 2021 of recurring engine oil consumption concerns, fuel contamination of engine oil, and high-pressure fuel pump failure - all serviced at authorized dealerships. A multipoint inspection performed approximately four months prior to this failure returned a fully satisfactory result with no engine concerns flagged. This is believed to be related to the known piston ring defect in Audi/Volkswagen 2.0L TFSI engines documented in federal class action litigation (Rieger v. Volkswagen Group of America, Case No. 1:21-cv-10546-NLH-EAP), which explicitly named the 2012-2017 Audi Q3 as an affected vehicle. The engine failure occurred without warning while at highway speed, posing a significant and immediate safety risk to the driver and other motorists.

Filed Incident Power train · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11741103
2015 Audi Q3Engine & coolingFuel system

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....

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Despite this, the dealership refuses to sign a safety certification for the vehicle. Under threat of property auction and a 48-hour ultimatum to seize my loaner car, they are coercing me into taking possession of a vehicle they themselves will not certify as safe. This is a willful disregard for consumer safety and federal motor vehicle standards.

Filed Incident Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11736168
2015 Audi Q3Engine & coolingFuel system

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...

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the intake manifold failure - which is a known defect under an extended 120,000-mile warranty - but refuses to remediate the consequential engine damage (carbon buildup) caused by the faulty manifold and a previous oil overfill incident at a certified dealership (Chapman Audi of Tucson). Despite a 12-month documented history of seeking repairs for these safety symptoms, the dealership repeatedly failed to diagnose the manifold defect, instead clearing codes and returning the vehicle to the road. This systemic failure resulted in a hazardous operating condition that now puts the driver at immediate risk of rear-end collisions due to unpredictable engine stalling. By refusing to perform the necessary top-end cleaning required to restore the engine to a safe state, Audi is knowingly allowing an unsafe vehicle to remain in service. This represents a significant risk to public safety and a failure to address a documented powertrain defect that compromises vehicle control.

Filed Incident Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11731952
2016 Audi Q3Fuel system

The vehicle emits a smell of fuel into the cabin of the car, and if the windows are up, this makes the driver sleepy and could cause a crash. It does not read fuel levels properly. The car has been taken to Butler, who said they could not find a problem. It was then taken to Audi Agusta (Gerald Jones), they replaced a fuel line that had to be correctly tigheted by another servicer Autobahn Automotive in Augusta Ga. That all happened in October and November of 2025. It is December 2025 with the same issue and no correction at this point.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11703719
2021 Audi Q3Fuel system

I am reporting a recurring fuel system defect affecting my Audi Q3, consistent with Safety Recall 20YF - Suction Jet Pump. The problem began as difficulty refueling and now mirrors an identical issue I experienced with a previous Audi A3, which ultimately leaked fuel severely both while driving and when parked. That incident put me and my passengers in danger and caused breathing difficulties from fumes. The Q3 now shows the same early signs - gas pump shutoff, failed refueling attempts, and multiple $200 credit...

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card holds at stations without fuel entering the tank. Audi replaced the tank in 2024, but the issue returned. This is not an ordinary maintenance issue - it is a serious safety hazard. Audi's solution has been to keep replacing the part, while denying a vehicle replacement or compensation. They redirected me to BBB, but I felt it was necessary to report this publicly. If the gas leak recurs, it could lead to fire or poisoning. The fuel system should not fail like this, and I want to ensure no one else faces this danger. If anything happens to me as a result, I will pursue further legal action.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11664032
2021 Audi Q3Fuel system

The car stalled while driving. There were no warning lights or indicators before the failure. The car was unable to be restarted so it was towed to a mechanic. It was discovered the car was out of gas however the gauge read there was still a lot of gas in the tank. We then took the car to an Audi service center and they informed us it was one of the gas tank sensors that was faulty. They replaced the first sensor and charged us $1k and that didn't fix the problem so they contacted Audi and were told it was a...

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faulty second sensor inside the gas tank and the only fix is to replace the whole tank. We opted not to replace the tank at this time. After further research I found that the sensor we had replaced is recalled on other Audi models of the same year recall #22V155 I believe more investigation and recall is needed to include the Q series Audis as well as further investigation into the gas tanks internal sensor that requires a replacement of the whole system.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11646861
2021 Audi Q3Engine & coolingFuel system

Vehicle has a starting error. Dealer fixed p085 with the park neutral module but problems comes back. At stop light vehicle shut down and when brake was released there was a error starting it back up again. Had to put vehicle in park and start it again.

Filed Incident Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11489494
2016 Audi Q3Fuel system

Failure of seal between injector and fuel rail caused fuel to be sprayed into engine compartment. I believe the injector seal was damaged during a prior service. Fuel sprayed onto the front of the engine and gasoline fumes filled cabin. Check engine light came on after engine died from lack of fuel. Safety issue is the accumulation of gasoline in the engine compartment & the car continues to pump fuel. No apparent safety measure to cut off fuel when excessive fuel is being delivered to engine. I repaired...

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vehicle, but only replaced the bad o-ring and another o-ring that appeared to be damaged. I left the other 2 o-rings in place. I couldn't find a contact for Audi that could address my concern. My concern is the design. The seal between the fuel rail and the injector is a pressure fit seal. If the o-ring seal fails, fuel sprays out through the failure point into the engine compartment. Fumes in the engine compartment could be ignited by the sparks inside the starter or other electro-mechanical switching that generates sparks. Vehicle is available for inspection.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11427317
2015 Audi Q3Engine & coolingFuel system

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.

Filed Incident Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11318290
2016 Audi Q3Engine & coolingFuel system

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 audi q3. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start properly and would constantly decelerate while in the middle of traffic. The contact experienced the failures often. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to audi dominion (21105 i-10, san antonio, tx 78257, (888) 478-2089) where it was diagnosed that a new fuel sensor needed to be installed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failures recurred. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and...

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had it repaired again, but the failures recurred. During the third repair, the dealer broke one of the headlights. Since then, the failures recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 49,500.

Filed Incident Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11184933

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