2015 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated July 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2015 Audi Q3 has 2 documented known issues, with 1 rated critical. The most serious is 2015 Audi Q3 Sunroof-Control Recall 60C1 / NHTSA 15V200. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
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 Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Audi Q3 vehicles. If the parking brake is used during emergency braking, the brake lights on the vehicle will not activate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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."
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Audi Q3 vehicles manufactured April 4, 2014, to November 5, 2014. If the vehicle is turned off while the sunroof is closing, the sunroof may continue to close instead of stopping. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems."
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2015 Audi Q3 has 2 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: 2015 Audi Q3 Sunroof-Control Recall 60C1 / NHTSA 15V200, 2015-2018 Audi Q3 Coolant-Module Leak TSB 2061604/5. Of these, 1 is rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2015 Audi Q3 has 2 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 1 issue is rated critical: 2015 Audi Q3 Sunroof-Control Recall 60C1 / NHTSA 15V200. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
NHTSA campaign 15V200 / Audi 60C1 covers certain 2015 Audi Q3 vehicles manufactured from April 4 through November 5, 2014. If the vehicle is switched off while the sunroof is closing, the panel may continue moving instead of stopping, increasing injury risk for an occupant in its… Severity: high.
Audi TSB 2061604/5 applies to 2012-2018 Q3 vehicles; this card retains the catalog’s 2015-2018 range. The supported condition is reproducible coolant loss around the coolant thermostat housing or coolant pump, with a coolant warning lamp or visible coolant marks. The bulletin doe… Severity: medium.
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