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2021 Audi Q3 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2021 Audi Q3 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 58,500 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 22V673000 2022-09-08 13,004 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

A damaged vent pipe may allow fuel to spill out of the filler neck when the fuel cap is opened, increasing the risk of an injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the internal vent pipe for damage and replace the charcoal canister and the fuel tank, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20DS.

SEAT BELTS 21V606000 2021-08-05 45,496 affected
Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5…

Consequence

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69CR…

Complaints by component

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
ENGINE
3
SEAT BELTS
2
1crashes2injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
1
1crashes
SEATS
1
1crashes2injuries
Total complaints22

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2026-05-09

“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…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2025-03-19

“By the dome light, it leaks water when it is pouring rain very heavily. It also drips water by the passenger side shade visor. The dome lights will dim and get brighter consistently as it is dripping. The driver side headlight also gets foggy when it rains, which causes the one side of the vehicle…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2025-03-05

“By the dome light, it leaks water when it is pouring rain very heavily. It also drips water by the passenger side shade visor. The dome lights will dim and get brighter consistently as it is dripping. The driver side headlight also gets foggy when it rains, which causes the one side of the vehicle…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2025-03-05

“By the dome light, it leaks water when it is pouring rain very heavily. It also drips water by the passenger side shade visor. The dome lights will dim and get brighter consistently as it is dripping. The driver side headlight also gets foggy when it rains, which causes the one side of the vehicle…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2025-03-05

“My 2021 audi q3 suv had been very dangerous to drive stalling, stopping on the highway and shuttering for about two weeks. While I was going about 70 miles an hour my vehicle stalled. It lead to me almost being killed and rear ended. My vehicle had been displaying a stop start malfunction code and…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2025-02-10

“My 2021 audi q3 suv had been very dangerous to drive stalling, stopping on the highway and shuttering for about two weeks. While I was going about 70 miles an hour my vehicle stalled. It lead to me almost being killed and rear ended. My vehicle had been displaying a stop start malfunction code and…”

ENGINE · reported 2025-02-10

“My 2021 audi q3 suv had been very dangerous to drive stalling, stopping on the highway and shuttering for about two weeks. While I was going about 70 miles an hour my vehicle stalled. It lead to me almost being killed and rear ended. My vehicle had been displaying a stop start malfunction code and…”

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING · reported 2025-02-10
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2021 Audi Q3 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.