NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2021 Audi Q3
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The Audi Q3 is a compact luxury SUV aimed squarely at urban professionals and small families who want premium German refinement in a manageable footprint. Sitting at the entry point of Audi's SUV lineup, the Q3 competes in one of the most hotly contested segments in the market, where safety credentials carry real weight alongside badge appeal and interior quality.
The 2021 Audi Q3 earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 83 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. It has 2 recalls on record, reflected in the score.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
Reviewers generally regard the Audi Q3 as a polished, well-appointed entry-level luxury SUV that delivers a premium cabin experience and composed driving manners for its class. Most praise its upscale interior relative to segment rivals, while some note that its feature set and powertrain options are more modest compared to pricier siblings in the Audi lineup.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 15609
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE22V673000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2022-09-08
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR21V606000
Risk: 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 (VW) and 69CS (Audi).
Reported 2021-08-05
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
14 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.