2015 Audi Q3 Reliability
The 2015 Audi Q3 has 24 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and suspension. Compared with nearby Q3 model years (2015–2017), it rates as one of the better years: complaints run below the Q3's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
24
NHTSA owner complaints
2
Recall campaigns
0
Complaints citing a crash
0
Complaints citing a fire
2015 Audi Q3 complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 model year, filed between 2015 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 33% |
| Suspension | 5 | 21% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 5 | 21% |
| Air bags | 3 | 13% |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 13% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 2 | 8% |
| Steering | 2 | 8% |
| Electrical system | 2 | 8% |
2015 Audi Q3 recalls
2 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2015 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V200000 | Apr 3, 2015 | Visibility / wipers — sun/moon roof assembly | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Audi Q3 vehicles manufactured April 4, 2014, to November 5, 2014. If the vehicle is turned off while the sunroof is closing, the sunroof may continue to close instead of… |
| 16V642000 | Sep 6, 2016 | Electrical system — software | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new… |
How the 2015 compares with nearby Q3 years
Verdicts compare these Q3 model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 (this page) | 24 | 2 | Engine | Better year |
| 2016 | 29 | 3 | Electrical system | Solid |
| 2017 | 8 | 3 | Engine | Too few reports |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2015 Audi Q3
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Suspension: listen for clunks over bumps, look for leaking struts and uneven tire wear.
- Fuel system: smell for fuel around the car, watch for hesitation or stalling, and check for a lit check-engine light.
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 2 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2015 Audi Q3 reliability FAQ
Is the 2015 Audi Q3 reliable?
The 2015 Audi Q3 has 24 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and suspension. Compared with nearby Q3 model years (2015–2017), it rates as one of the better years: complaints run below the Q3's typical year.
What are the most common 2015 Audi Q3 problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Audi Q3 are engine (8), suspension (5), fuel / propulsion system (5), air bags (3). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2015 Audi Q3 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2015 Audi Q3, including 15V200000 (visibility / wipers — sun/moon roof assembly) and 16V642000 (electrical system — software). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2015 Audi Q3 compare with the 2014 and 2016 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2016 has 29 complaints and 3 recalls (solid). The 2015 has 24 complaints and 2 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2015 Audi Q3?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2015 Q3, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.