Buying a used 2021 Audi Q3? Check these 2 recalls first
Only two recalls: a rear seat belt that may not hold a child seat securely, and fuel that can spill when the gas cap is opened. Neither carried a stop-driving or park-outside warning. Complaint volume is low at 15 unverified NHTSA reports, but they include two crashes and two injuries, and the largest single area is the fuel/propulsion system — the same area the gas cap recall touches. Electrical and engine reports follow.
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.
- Open the fuel filler yourself and check for spillage or a strong fuel smell.
- Test-fit a child seat with the rear belt and confirm the belt recall was performed.
- Ask the seller about any fuel system repairs or check-engine visits.
- 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 2021 Audi Q3
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi and VW rear belts may not secure child seats | Seat Belts | high |
| Audi Q3 fuel may spill when gas cap opened | Fuel System, Gasoline | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
15 complaints filed for this model year, including 2 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 2 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 5 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 3 | None found |
| Engine | 3 | None found |
| Seat Belts | 2 | Yes |
| Steering | 1 | None found |