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2020 Audi Q3

Gas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
1 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
B
Safety Signal
84 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns2
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA64
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA22 mpg
20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2020 Audi Q3 is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV. The most efficient version, the Q3 quattro, is EPA-rated at 22 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 64 complaints, most often about the electrical system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Q3 quattroGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo192722$2,850

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 42041.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

46i7
313 vehicles
ProblemVolkswagen 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.FixAudi 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.
NHTSA campaign 20V786000reported Dec 16, 2020Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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Seats

72L4
1 vehicles
ProblemVolkswagen 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.FixAudi 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.
NHTSA campaign 20V644000reported Oct 19, 2020Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
64complaints filed

2 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2019: 3 · 2020: 20 · 2021: 15 · 2022: 5 · 2023: 6 · 2024: 6 · 2025: 5 · 2026: 4

Most-cited components

Electrical System22
Engine20
Unspecified18
Fuel/Propulsion System10
Steering9
Vehicle Speed Control6

What owners describe

“Last week 4/28/26, I purchased four Crossclimate 2 235/50R19 tires from Costco in [XXX] . Order #XXX. My question is two of the tires do not have a DOT number on the side wall. Two tires have DOT [1426] Along with [047X]. The other tires only have [047X]. No week or year of manufacture. Those tires appear to have a whi…”May 3, 2026 · Tires · NHTSA owner report
“I purchased this vehicle new in June 2020. Since January 2022, it has experienced recurring water intrusion into the passenger cabin during heavy rain. Water leaks from the ceiling around the overhead console near the front reading/map lights. During heavy rain, water pools and causes the interior lights to turn on une…”Jan 22, 2026 · Structure · NHTSA owner report
“I purchased my 2020 Audi Q3 in August of 2020. I am submitting this complaint regarding the recurring and unacceptable issue with my Audi. In February of 2023 my vehicle started shaking and stalled while driving. I could not restart for awhile, after a few minutes it restarted. I took it to Audi and they verified that …”Jan 8, 2026 · Fuel/Propulsion System · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning.

Other Q3 model years

A

2026 Audi Q3

1 recalls · 4 complaints

A

2025 Audi Q3

1 recalls · 4 complaints

B

2024 Audi Q3

2 recalls · 18 complaints

A

2023 Audi Q3

1 recalls · 2 complaints

D

2022 Audi Q3

5 recalls · 32 complaints

B

2021 Audi Q3

2 recalls · 15 complaints

C

2019 Audi Q3

3 recalls · 10 complaints

A

2018 Audi Q3

1 recalls · 26 complaints

B

2017 Audi Q3

3 recalls · 8 complaints

B

2016 Audi Q3

3 recalls · 28 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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