2015 Audi Q3: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2015 Audi Q3: 2 recalls, 23 owner complaints and up to 23 mpg combined.
Recalls
2 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #15V200000 · 2015 · 3,646 vehicles
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…
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the sunroof control module software, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2015.
Exterior lights, Electrical Vehicle recall #16V642000 · 2016 · 79,895 vehicles
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…
Why it matters: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle May be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began November 2016.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 1 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Engine (8): the most common themes are warning light on (3), excess oil use (2), stalls / loses power (2).
- Fuel & propulsion (5): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (2).
- Suspension (4): the most common themes are rust / corrosion (4).
- Other / unknown (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2015 Audi Q3 has 23 owner complaints, ranking #5 of 13 Q3 model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 18). Complaints peaked in 2020 (4 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 7 years old, at a median of 51,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2016 (28 complaints, 3 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2015 Audi Q3 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recalls for the 2015 Audi Q3. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2015 Audi Q3 problems?
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine (8), fuel & propulsion (5), suspension (4).
What gas mileage does the 2015 Audi Q3 get?
EPA ratings run up to 23 mpg combined (2.0 L, Automatic (S6)), across 1 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2015 Audi Q3 repair manual?
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