Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Audi Q3
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Audi Q3 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 8 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V385000 No Indicator For Failed Turn Signal NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V400000 Crash Avoidance Parking Brake Use/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V642000 Side Marker Lights may not Illuminate/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
- Steering 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Audi Q3 has average reliability with concerns mainly revolving around lighting issues as highlighted by multiple recalls. Complaints are minimal overall.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| LED headlights | 30,000–50,000 miles | $450–$650 | common |
| Brake system | 40,000–60,000 miles | $300–$500 | occasional |
| Electrical system | 50,000–70,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Inspect suspension and steering
- Replace air filter
- Transmission fluid check
- Battery check and maintenance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Delayed headlight operation
- Non-responsive turn signals
- Faulty brake light activation
- Unusual engine noise
- Steering wheel vibrations
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Audi Q3 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.