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2015 Audi Q3: raw data

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vehicle2015 / audi / q3
known issues6 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-02)
complaints23 on file (2015-07-11 → 2026-09-08)
recalls2
investigations0
fars3 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

2.0L TFSI oil consumption and catastrophic engine failurePOWER TRAIN, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2 complaints2024-02 → 2026-05q3-2015-oil-consumption-engine-failure
  • 11741103 While driving on the interstate at highway speed, the red oil pressure warning light illuminated suddenly and without prior warning
  • 11574275 The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the oil light remained illuminated. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who confirmed that the vehicle was experiencing an abnormal oil consumption
Timing chain failureENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM3 complaints2020-03 → 2021-01q3-2015-timing-chain-failure
  • 11388913 TIMING CHAIN JUMPED AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY
  • 11329697 TIMING CHAIN FAILURE. *TR
  • 11318290 MY 2015 Q3 IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM TIMING CHAIN FAILURE LINED IN THE 2019 RECALL FOR MODELS FROM 2008-2014
Rear suspension control arm corrosion and failureSUSPENSION3 complaints2023-04 → 2023-12q3-2015-rear-suspension-corrosion
  • 11561616 I have 2015 Audi Q3 is very unsafe suspension. The rear lower arm worn out & unsafe to drive & very dangerous, risk to Accident
  • 11551041 The contact was informed that the failure was due to rusted rear trailing arms, bolts, shocks, and coil springs
  • 11516246 We had the vehicle towed to the Audi dealership (Mohegan Lake Audi) and they said the rear control arms cracked. They say it rusted through causing it to crack
Sunroof and rearview mirror visibility defectsVISIBILITY/WIPER3 complaints2016-01 → 2019-12q3-2015-sunroof-mirror-visibility
  • 10850700 REARVIEW MIRROR OPENED UP AND FELL OFF WITH WIRES DANGLING, WHEN TRYING TO ADJUST HAPPENED TWICE,HAD TO TAKE TO DEALER , HE SAYS SAYS ONLY TO ME? BLOCKS FRONT VISION AS WELL AS REAR VIEW
  • 10822010 THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN ROOF WOULD CONTINUE TO CLOSE EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF
  • 11291119 AUDI Q3 WHEN IT RAINS WATER LEAKS SOMEWHERE IN THE BACK OF MY CAR MOST LIKELY THE SUNROOF AND IT'S NOT DRAINING PROPERLY SO THE SEATBELTS ARE ALL SOAKING WET
Intake manifold carbon buildup and engine stallingENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2 complaints2026-04 → 2026-05q3-2015-intake-manifold-carbon-buildup
  • 11731952 Vehicle experiences sudden, intermittent loss of motive power, severe engine hesitation, and stalling while operating at highway speeds
  • 11736168 Following an intake manifold repair, the dealership’s service staff identified carbon buildup and fouled spark plugs as a necessary repair, while the manufacturer (Audi of America) has reclassified it as 'maintenance' to avoid coverage
Clock spring failure disabling horn and airbag controlsELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS3 complaints2021-06 → 2024-07q3-2015-clock-spring-horn-airbag
  • 11599198 The contact stated that the horn became inoperable and additionally, the hand controls were not functioning as needed
  • 11459821 The Clock Spring is not functioning in our 2015 Audi Q3. The horn is non-functioning and we were told by the Audi dealership, after waiting for that part for three months, that there is a 50-50 chance that the driver air bag will not deploy
  • 11420470 The contact also stated that all the buttons on the steering wheel failed to operate when engaged such as the radio and windshield wipers

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
232015-07-112026-09-0800ENGINE:8; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM:5; SUSPENSION:4; AIR BAGS:3; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:3

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
16V64200006/09/2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97CB.
15V20000003/04/2015VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLYVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Audi Q3 vehicles manufactured April 4, 2014, to November 5, 2014. If the vehicle is turned off while the sunroof is closing, the sunroof may continue to close instead of stopping. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems."If the sunroof is closing while the vehicle is shut off and a vehicle occupant is in its path, there is an increased risk of injury.Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the sunroof control module software, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60C1.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-20243legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2015 Audi Q3 vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2015/audi/q3
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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2015 Audi Q3},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2015/audi/q3}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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