Buying a used 2019 Audi Q3? Check these 3 recalls first
The headline item is a critical recall for a loose retaining clip that could let the steering lock up, paired with a passenger airbag that may not open correctly. A delayed tire pressure warning is the minor one. Against that, the complaint record is light: 10 unverified NHTSA reports with no crashes, fires or injuries, spread thinly across electrical, engine, fuel system and structure. No recall here carried a stop-driving or park-outside warning.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm the steering retaining clip recall was completed at a dealer, with paperwork.
- Ask for documentation on the passenger airbag recall repair.
- Watch that the airbag status light and tire pressure warning behave normally.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Audi dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 Audi Q3
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi Q3 steering could lock from loose retaining clip | Steering | critical |
| Audi Q3 passenger airbag may not open correctly | AIR Bags | high |
| VW and Audi tire pressure warning may be delayed | Tires | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
10 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | None found |
| Engine | 2 | None found |
| Fuel System | 2 | None found |
| Structure | 1 | None found |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 1 | None found |