2019 Audi Q3 Problems: 8 Known Issues
2019 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated October 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2019 Audi Q3 has 8 documented known issues, with 3 rated critical. The most serious are MIL and engine-speed restriction after interrupted Start/Stop — P060C00 software condition, 2019 Audi Q3 Steering-Rack Recall 48P7 / NHTSA 21V027 and Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy Through Instrument-Panel Tear Seam - Recall 20V273 ($0-$0 repair). DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 Audi Q3 vehicles that failed to receive the software update under Recall 21V-825 (91CR). A software error may prevent the rearview image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Audi Q3 vehicles. A window manufacturing error may allow the rear window to crack or break.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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What are the most common Audi Q3 problems?
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2019 Audi Q3 has 8 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: MIL and engine-speed restriction after interrupted Start/Stop — P060C00 software condition, 2019 Audi Q3 Steering-Rack Recall 48P7 / NHTSA 21V027, Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy Through Instrument-Panel Tear Seam - Recall 20V273. Of these, 3 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Audi Q3 reliable?
The 2019 Audi Q3 has 8 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 3 issues are rated critical: MIL and engine-speed restriction after interrupted Start/Stop — P060C00 software condition and 2019 Audi Q3 Steering-Rack Recall 48P7 / NHTSA 21V027 and Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy Through Instrument-Panel Tear Seam - Recall 20V273. 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.
How much does it cost to fix common Audi Q3 problems?
Repair costs for known Audi Q3 issues range from $0 to $3,500, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
What is the 2019-2020 Audi Q3 MIL and engine-speed restriction after interrupted Start/Stop — P060C00 software condition?
Audi bulletin 2060762/1 covers 2019–2020 Q3 2.0 vehicles with P060C00 and restricted engine RPM. Interrupting the first Start/Stop request during warm-up can trigger this software condition. It does not establish the cause of every stall, no-restart, steering complaint or Start/S… Severity: high.
What is the 2019 Audi Q3 2019 Audi Q3 Steering-Rack Recall 48P7 / NHTSA 21V027?
NHTSA campaign 21V027 / Audi 48P7 covers one 2019 Audi Q3 in the United States. A production deviation in the belt pulley can prevent its circlip from engaging correctly; the circlip can detach, catch surrounding components and lock the steering. This is a one-vehicle, VIN-specif… Severity: high.
What is the 2019 Audi Q3 Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy Through Instrument-Panel Tear Seam - Recall 20V273?
Recall 20V-273 covers 3,024 early second-generation (F3) 2019 Q3s built June 12 through July 26, 2019, because up to three instrument panels whose passenger-airbag tear seam may not have been made to specification could have been installed in them. In a crash the airbag may not d… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
What is the 2019 Audi Q3 Indirect TPMS Misses Simultaneous Four-Tire Pressure Loss - Software Recall 22V815?
The 2019 Q3's indirect tire-pressure monitoring (which infers pressure from wheel-speed differences) cannot detect a pressure loss that occurs in all four tires at the same time, such as after all four are under-inflated at a service or during a rapid temperature drop. NHTSA reca… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: medium.
What is the 2019-2021 Audi Q3 Audi Pre Sense Front/City False Warning and Unexpected Braking Intervention - TSB 2058077/2?
2019-2021 F3 Q3 owners report Audi pre sense triggering with no hazard: the warning symbol and chime, a brake 'jolt', or partial/emergency braking when passing parked cars, pedestrians on the sidewalk, or in curves. NHTSA complaints include a 2019 Q3 whose pre sense warning was f… Repairs typically run $0-$400. Severity: medium.
What is the 2019-2021 Audi Q3 12V Battery Drains Overnight / No-Start - Telematics (Emergency Call) Module Not Sleeping?
Nearly-new F3 Q3s are reported dead in the driveway after a few days: a 2019 Q3 with 6,000 miles would not start on day five, and an 18-day-old 2021 Q3 threw a 'battery discharging' warning and needed a new battery. Owners on AudiQ3Forum and AudiWorld report Audi technical suppor… Repairs typically run $0-$450. Severity: medium.
What is the 2019-2021 Audi Q3 Panoramic Sunroof Water Intrusion Into Headliner and Footwells - TSB 2056944/5?
Early F3 Q3s leak rainwater into the cabin: owners describe drips from the headliner near the A-pillar/mirror, soaked front footwells, and in some cases water reaching electrical components behind the overhead console, causing random interior lights and warnings. Audi TSB 2056944… Repairs typically run $0-$3,500. Severity: medium.
What is the 2019-2022 Audi Q3 Aisin 8-Speed Automatic Harsh 1-2 Shift, Throttle Tip-In Jerk and High-Gear Thud?
The second-generation Q3 (US) replaced the 8U's 6-speed with an Aisin 8-speed torque-converter automatic. AudiWorld's five-page 'Q3 Transmission Shift Quirks' thread and follow-on threads document 2019-2022 owners reporting a pronounced jerk on the 1-2 upshift under moderate thro… Repairs typically run $0-$250. Severity: low.
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