NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2023 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 2023 Audi Q3 earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 90 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. It has 1 recall on record, reflected in the score.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- 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 18524
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER24V251000
Risk: A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.
Reported 2024-04-03
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.