Buying a used 2024 Audi Q3? Check these 2 recalls first
Two recalls so far on this recent model year: a front passenger airbag that can switch itself off, and a backup camera blackout shared with the VW Tiguan. Neither is a stop-driving item. With 18 unverified NHTSA complaints on a young car, the mix is worth noting — electrical leads, but service brakes is second, an area no recall covers, and the reports include two crashes and two injuries.
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.
- Seat a passenger up front and confirm the passenger airbag indicator stays on.
- Cycle into reverse several times to see whether the backup camera blacks out.
- Ask about brake complaints or dealer brake work — brakes are a top unverified complaint area.
- 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 2024 Audi Q3
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi front passenger airbag may switch itself off | AIR Bags | high |
| Volkswagen Tiguan and Audi Q3 backup camera blackout | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
18 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | None found |
| Brakes | 5 | None found |
| Steering | 2 | None found |
| Power Train | 2 | None found |
| Wheels | 1 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 1 | Yes |