The 2018 Audi Q3 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 23,241 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the unknown or other. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Audi Q3 vehicles equipped with LED headlights. An inoperable front turn signal may not illuminate an indicator, failing to alert the driver to the issue. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
Consequence
Without an indicator informing the driver of an inoperable turn signal, the driver may turn or change lanes without a signal, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the body control module (BCM), free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97DK.
Complaints by component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6
ENGINE
6
AIR BAGS
4
TIRES
2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
POWER TRAIN
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
STEERING
1
WHEELS
1
Total complaints30
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2018 audi q3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed as a…”
“The entire air conditioning system had to be replaced at the tune of $2422. The car is only 5 1/2 years old and it was not covered under warranty. I have researched this issue online and there are numerous people complaining about this very same issue. Why haven't a recall been campaigned? Air…”
“Steering wheel clicking and accessories and functions not working along with airbag (malfunction) light illuminated on 2018 audi q3 with 66,000 miles.”
“Heard a loud exploding sound while driving down the street. Quickly realized that the sunroof exploded and shattered on it own. No impact and nothing fell on it. Just a random explosion. Called local audi dealership and they have heard of this issue in audis, but that there is no active recall.”
“My car stalled. I could not moved the car. Mobile mechanic came saw the alternator belt was broke. He repaired the belt and alternator. When he started the car, smoke and loud squeal came from engine. He immediately shut it off. The car has less than 60k miles. I have not driven the car as much…”
“My car stalled. I could not moved the car. Mobile mechanic came saw the alternator belt was broke. He repaired the belt and alternator. When he started the car, smoke and loud squeal came from engine. He immediately shut it off. The car has less than 60k miles. I have not driven the car as much…”
“The contact owns a 2018 audi q3. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel hand activated controls ceased functioning. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to control of the vehicle however, the contact was unsure…”
“The contact owns a 2018 audi q3. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel hand activated controls ceased functioning. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to control of the vehicle however, the contact was unsure…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2018 Audi Q3 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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