Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Audi Q3
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Audi Q3 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 10 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V590000 Loss of Steering Control from Bolt Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V815000 Tire Pressure Loss Not Detected/FMVSS 138 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V027000 Detached Circlip Can Cause Steering To Lockup NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V273000 Passenger Air Bag may Deploy Improperly NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
- Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$14,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Audi Q3 has issues with its airbag deployment and tire pressure system, along with some electrical complaints. Recalls indicate potential latent defects, but the frequency is not alarmingly high.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 30,000–50,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
| fuel system | 40,000–60,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | common |
| engine | 50,000–70,000 miles | $500–$3,000 | 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 every 10,000 miles
- Replace air filter every 30,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Spark plug replacement every 60,000 miles
- Inspect suspension annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Strange electrical behavior
- Airbag warning light
- Decreased fuel efficiency
- Unusual engine noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Audi Q3 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.