Buying a used 2020 Audi Q3? Check these 2 recalls first
No critical recalls for this year. The two campaigns are a brake pedal plate that can bend or fall off and a driver's seat frame bolted incorrectly to its rail — both assembly-related defects. The complaint side is busier: 64 unverified NHTSA reports, weighted toward electrical and engine with fuel system behind them, including two crashes and no fires or injuries. Those reports are owner-filed and not confirmed by investigators.
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.
- Look at the brake pedal pad for a bent or missing plate, and ask if that recall was done.
- Check the driver's seat for rocking or play on its rail; confirm the seat frame repair.
- Ask for service history on electrical and engine issues, the two biggest complaint areas.
- 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 2020 Audi Q3
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi Q3: brake pedal plate can bend or fall off | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Audi Q3 driver's seat frame bolted incorrectly to rail | Seats | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
64 complaints filed for this model year, including 2 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 0 injuries. 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 | 22 | None found |
| Engine | 20 | None found |
| Fuel System | 10 | None found |
| Steering | 9 | None found |
| Power Train | 6 | None found |
| Speed Control | 6 | None found |