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2015 Audi Q3 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
24
Latest campaign
Sep 6, 2016

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system1Sep 6, 2016
16V642000
Visibility1Apr 3, 2015
15V200000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Sep 6, 2016Latest campaign
Sep 6, 201616V642000

Electrical system: software

If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V642000
What's wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97CB.
Campaign
NHTSA 16V642000 · Sep 6, 2016
Apr 3, 201515V200000

Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

If the sunroof is closing while the vehicle is shut off and a vehicle occupant is in its path, there is an increased risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 15V200000
What's wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Audi Q3 vehicles manufactured April 4, 2014, to November 5, 2014. If the vehicle is turned off while the sunroof is closing, the sunroof may continue to close instead of stopping. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems."
Risk
If the sunroof is closing while the vehicle is shut off and a vehicle occupant is in its path, there is an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the sunroof control module software, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60C1.
Campaign
NHTSA 15V200000 · Apr 3, 2015
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component24

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
24Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine833000
Suspension521000
Fuel/propulsion system521000
Air bags313000
Unknown or other313000
Power train28000
Steering28000
Electrical system28000
Vehicle speed control14000
Forward collision avoidance14000
Latches/locks/linkages14000
Structure14001
Visibility/wiper14000
Visibility14000
Exterior lighting14000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Suspension

    “Right rear lower control arm rotted out and caused car to lose control around a corner 0nto oncoming traffic almost causing accident service center found both rear lower arms to be badly rotted away and needing…”

    Filed 10/15/2026 · ODI 11771469
  • Suspension

    “The rear subframe broke while driving due to rust and corrosion causing the driver side rear wheel to be at an acute angle which caused the car to wobble all over the road. The car is currently not safe to drive.”

    Filed 09/08/2026 · ODI 11762839
  • Power train

    “Vehicle: 2015 Audi Q3 | Engine: 2.0L TFSI 4-Cylinder Turbo Component: Engine Complaint Description: While driving on the interstate at highway speed, the red oil pressure warning light illuminated suddenly and without…”

    Filed 05/31/2026 · ODI 11741103

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2015 Audi Q3 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Audi Q3 have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Audi Q3. The most recent, 16V642000 (reported September 6, 2016), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Audi Q3?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 8 complaints out of 24 filed with NHTSA (33%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 Audi Q3?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Audi dealer.

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