Model year 2026 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2026 Audi Q3: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2026 Audi Q3 at 25 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 6 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

25

NHTSA overall rating

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Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Audi dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2026 Audi Q3 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2026 Audi Q3, newest first.

Visibility: Sun/moon roof assembly

NHTSA 26V209000 Reported Apr 1, 2026
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. 57KS)
Units affected
6,077 (estimate)
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2026 Q3 vehicles. Incorrect software may allow remote sunroof closing from a distance that prevents the operator from clearly seeing the sunroof. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Risk
Closing the sunroof without the ability to see it can increase the risk of injury to occupants.
Remedy
Dealers will update the sunroof control module software and the owner's manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 57KS. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 7, 2026.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2026 Audi Q3 fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2026 Audi Q3 EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Q32.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 7-speedAll-Wheel DriveRegular22/29/25 mpg$2,700362

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2026 Audi Q3 crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2026 Audi Q3 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2026 AUDI Q3 SUV N/A AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2026 Audi Q3 owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Audi Q3, most recently on Oct 15, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2026 Audi Q3 complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control2
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking2
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings2
Lane departure: Blind spot detection2
Unknown or other2
Electrical system1
Lane departure: Warning1
Power train1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Audi Q3 model years

Audi Q3 by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 Q324 mpg———
2025 Q323–25 mpg145/5
2024 Q323–25 mpg2185/5
2023 Q324–25 mpg12—
2022 Q324–26 mpg534—
2021 Q323–25 mpg3155/5
2020 Q322 mpg3665/5
2019 Q322 mpg4105/5
2018 Q323 mpg126—
2017 Q323 mpg38—
2016 Q323 mpg329—
2015 Q323 mpg224—

All Audi Q3 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2026 Audi models

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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