Does the 2015 Audi Q3 have recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2015 Audi Q3, including Electrical System › Software; Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common 2015 Audi Q3 problems?

Owners filed 25 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine (8), suspension (6), fuel/propulsion system (5), air bags (3).

How much does a 2015 Audi Q3 cost to own for 5 years?

About $53,276 over 5 years ($888/month) at an estimated $10,750 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

2015 Audi Q3

The 2015 Audi Q3 earns a fair Throttlebook Ownership Score of 60/100. Expect about $53,276 to own it for five years, or $888 a month. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 25 complaints.

Recalls: 2
Complaints: 25
5-yr cost: $53k
MPG (EPA): 23

Fair

Ownership Score

2015 Audi Q3 vs nearby years

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2 recalls may apply

For the 2015 Audi Q3. NHTSA matches recalls by model and year — confirm by VIN.

What's wrong: 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 software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97CB.

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5-year cost to own

Estimated $10,750 price, 20% down, 11.19% APR for 60 months (Experian avg.), 12,000 mi/yr.

$53,276

$888/month · $0.89/mile

Depreciation	$2,861
Insurance (national avg.)	$16,200
Fuel / charging	$8,740
Maintenance	$13,653
Repairs	$7,200
Loan interest	$2,977
Taxes & fees	$1,645

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Owner complaints & safety

What real owners reported to NHTSA for this model year.

25 complaints

Engine8
Suspension6
Fuel/Propulsion System5
Air Bags3
Unknown Or Other3
Power Train2

Complaint counts scale with how many were sold; compare against similar models.

NHTSA crash-test stars

Overall: Not rated
Frontal: Not rated
Side: Not rated
Rollover: Not rated

What to check on a used 2015 Audi Q3

Ordered by what owners of this model year reported most. Reports are not proof of a defect.

Engine and transmission
- Cold start: listen for knocking, ticking or rough running.
- Shifts should be smooth with no slipping or jerking.
Suspension
- Press down on each corner: it should settle once, not bounce.
- Listen for clunks over bumps.
Airbags
- The airbag light should come on at start-up and then go out.
- Ask for proof that any airbag recalls were completed.

If anything in a safety area feels wrong (brakes, steering, airbags, tires), stop driving and get it inspected before you buy or drive it further. Paste a VIN above for the full printable checklist.

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Audi Q3 a good car to buy?: The 2015 Audi Q3 earns a fair Throttlebook Ownership Score of 60/100. Expect about $53,276 to own it for five years, or $888 a month. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 25 complaints.
Does the 2015 Audi Q3 have recalls?: NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2015 Audi Q3, including Electrical System › Software; Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common 2015 Audi Q3 problems?: Owners filed 25 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine (8), suspension (6), fuel/propulsion system (5), air bags (3).
How much does a 2015 Audi Q3 cost to own for 5 years?: About $53,276 over 5 years ($888/month) at an estimated $10,750 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP ratings; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data refreshed weekly. Complaint counts scale with sales volume.