2022 Audi Q3 Reliability
The 2022 Audi Q3 has 34 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and fuel / propulsion system. Compared with nearby Q3 model years (2020–2024), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Q3's typical year, while the 2021 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
34
NHTSA owner complaints
5
Recall campaigns
1
Complaints citing a crash
0
Complaints citing a fire
2022 Audi Q3 complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 model year, filed between 2021 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 9 | 26% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 8 | 24% |
| Backup camera / back-over prevention | 8 | 24% |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 15% |
| Lane departure | 4 | 12% |
| Engine | 3 | 9% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 9% |
| Equipment | 3 | 9% |
2022 Audi Q3 recalls
5 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2022 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V825000 | Oct 20, 2021 | Backup camera / back-over prevention — sensing system / camera | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may… |
| 22V064000 | Feb 7, 2022 | Backup camera / back-over prevention — sensing system / camera | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 Audi Q3 vehicles that failed to receive the software update under Recall 21V-825 (91CR). A software error may prevent the rearview image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to… |
| 22V673000 | Sep 8, 2022 | Fuel system — storage | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Audi Q3 vehicles. The vent pipe within the fuel tank may have been damaged during fuel tank assembly. |
| 22V701000 | Sep 19, 2022 | Visibility / wipers — glass, side/rear | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi Q3 vehicles. A window manufacturing error may allow the rear window to crack or break. |
| 22V806000 | Oct 26, 2022 | Equipment — electrical / infotainment / video (touch)screen/monitor/unit | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4… |
How the 2022 compares with nearby Q3 years
Verdicts compare these Q3 model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 66 | 3 | Electrical system | Avoid |
| 2021 | 15 | 3 | Fuel / propulsion system | Solid |
| 2022 (this page) | 34 | 5 | Electrical system | Caution |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | Engine | Too few reports |
| 2024 | 18 | 2 | Electrical system | Caution |
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.
The 2022 Audi Q3 on the used market
- Median asking price $23,900 at a median 47,894 miles, across 495 live US dealer listings in CarWhere's depreciation study.
What to check on a used 2022 Audi Q3
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Fuel system: smell for fuel around the car, watch for hesitation or stalling, and check for a lit check-engine light.
- Backup camera: shift into reverse and make sure the image comes up quickly and clearly every time.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 5 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.
Check this exact car
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2022 Audi Q3 reliability FAQ
Is the 2022 Audi Q3 reliable?
The 2022 Audi Q3 has 34 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and fuel / propulsion system. Compared with nearby Q3 model years (2020–2024), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Q3's typical year, while the 2021 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2022 Audi Q3 problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 Audi Q3 are electrical system (9), fuel / propulsion system (8), backup camera / back-over prevention (8), unknown or other (5). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2022 Audi Q3 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2022 Audi Q3, including 21V825000 (backup camera / back-over prevention — sensing system / camera) and 22V064000 (backup camera / back-over prevention — sensing system / camera). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2022 Audi Q3 compare with the 2021 and 2023 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2021 has 15 complaints and 3 recalls (solid); the 2023 has 2 complaints and 1 recall (too few reports). The 2022 has 34 complaints and 5 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2022 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 2022 Q3, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.