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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2026 Audi Q3

Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.

1Recalls
1Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE AUDI Q3

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.

VERDICT

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.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

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.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsForward Collision Avoidance 1Lane Departure 1

Other Q3 years

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Audi Q3 2026. Methodology · Disclosure