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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2024 Audi Q3 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2024 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
18
Latest campaign
Feb 12, 2025

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Back over prevention1Feb 12, 2025
25V082000
Air bags1Apr 3, 2024
24V251000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Feb 12, 2025Latest campaign
Feb 12, 202525V082000

Back over prevention: software

A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V082000
What's wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tiguan, 2023 Arteon, and 2024-2025 Audi Q3 vehicles. An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners April 3, 2024, and Volkswagen owners November 18, 2025.Volkswagen owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91NY and (Audi) 90AV.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V082000 · Feb 12, 2025
Apr 3, 202424V251000

Air bags: sensor occupant classification

A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V251000
What's wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 24V251000 · Apr 3, 2024
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 component18

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
18Complaints filed
2Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
2Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system633000
Service brakes528101
Unknown or other528000
Steering211101
Power train211000
Wheels16101
Air bags16101
Forward collision avoidance16000
Exterior lighting16000
Back over prevention16000
Seat belts16000
Engine16000
Latches/locks/linkages16000

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

  • Steering

    “I am submitting this complaint because I have experienced serious safety-related concerns involving Audi vehicles, and I am extremely concerned that these issues could result in a serious accident, injury, or loss of…”

    Filed 09/01/2026 · ODI 11761418
  • Power train

    “Lease Begin Date: May 1, 2024 Mileage at time of first incident: 16800 Current Mileage: 17,500 Incident Description: This vehicle has exhibited unintended rearward movement on two separate occasions following a "Drive…”

    Filed 04/01/2026 · ODI 11728450
  • Air bags

    “The contact owns a 2024 Audi Q3. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, a second vehicle T- Boned crashed into the driver's side of the vehicle.”

    Filed 01/27/2026 · ODI 11713710

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2024 Audi Q3 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2024 Audi Q3 have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2024 Audi Q3. The most recent, 25V082000 (reported February 12, 2025), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2024 Audi Q3?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 18 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2024 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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