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2020 Audi Q3: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

2Safety recalls
63Owner complaints
5★NHTSA overall
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The 2020 Audi Q3 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns and 63 owner complaints on file, with an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether recalls apply, whether repairs were completed, and what to verify before you buy.

2020 Audi Q3 safety record graphic showing 2 recalls, 63 owner complaints and 5-star overall NHTSA rating.
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Safety record reviewed June 2026 · sourced from NHTSA

The 2020 Audi Q3 has 2 safety recall campaigns and 63 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public model-level safety record. To see whether a specific Q3 had applicable recalls repaired and what its decoded VIN says, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

1

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Campaign 20V786000 · 16/12/2020

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.

RiskA bent or detached brake pedal plate decreases the contact area for the driver's foot and increases the risk of a crash.
RemedyAudi 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.
2

SEATS

Campaign 20V644000 · 19/10/2020

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.

RiskThe incorrect bolt connection could fail, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
RemedyAudi 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.

What owners complain about

The systems 2020 Audi Q3 owners report most often to federal regulators:

Electrical System22
Engine20
Unknown Or Other17
Fuel10
Propulsion System10
Steering9

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Overall★★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Audi Q3 have any recalls?

Yes. The 2020 Audi Q3 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this model year. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer when the exact VIN is affected. Check your specific VIN to confirm applicability and completion.

What problems do 2020 Audi Q3 owners report?

Owners have filed 63 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2020 Audi Q3, most often about the electrical system, engine, unknown or other.

How do I check a specific Q3's history?

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