NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2026 Audi Q3
Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
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 2026 Audi Q3 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file, giving it a light recall and complaint burden.
- shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
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.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY26V209000
Risk: Closing the sunroof without the ability to see it can increase the risk of injury to occupants.
Remedy: Dealers will update the sunroof control module software and the owner's manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 57KS. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 7, 2026.
Reported 2026-04-01
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.