The 2023 Audi Q3 (F3) is the best Q3 model year on recall record: NHTSA lists one campaign, 24V251000, and no complaints on file, with a typical used price of $26,100 on KBB.com. The 2018 Audi Q3 (8U) is second with one campaign and a $14,000 used price. The 2022 and 2019 carry the most recalls.
5 campaigns: 21V825000 and 22V064000 (rear camera), 22V673000 (fuel system), 22V701000 (side/rear glass) and 22V806000 (touchscreen)
A late F3 if all five recalls are completed
Pick by what you want
Best overall
2023 Audi Q3 (F3)
Best 8U value
2018 Audi Q3 (8U)
Newest
2024 Audi Q3 (F3)
Cheapest
2015 Audi Q3 (8U)
Fewest 8U complaints
2017 Audi Q3 (8U)
The ranking
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2023 Audi Q3 (F3)
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Answrs VerdictThe cleanest record.
NHTSA recall campaigns: 1 campaign: 24V251000 (front occupant-classification air bag sensor)NHTSA complaints on file: 0 complaintsTypical used price (KBB Fair Purchase Price, 40 TFSI Premium, October 2026): $26,100Original MSRP (40 TFSI Premium): $37,995KBB.com owner rating (F3 generation): 3.9 out of 5
NHTSA lists one recall campaign for the 2023 Q3, 24V251000 for the front occupant-classification air bag sensor, and no complaints on file. The 2023 Premium typically sells for $26,100 used on KBB.com against a $37,995 original MSRP.
Go ifThe cleanest recall record of the ten
Skip ifYou want the lowest price: it is the second most expensive here
Why #1 over #2: It ties the 2018 at one recall campaign with no NHTSA complaints against 26.
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2018 Audi Q3 (8U)
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Answrs VerdictThe best 8U.
NHTSA recall campaigns: 1 campaign: 19V385000 (turn signal)NHTSA complaints on file: 26 complaintsTypical used price (KBB Fair Purchase Price, Premium, October 2026): $14,000Original MSRP (Premium): $35,975KBB.com owner rating (8U generation): 4.9 out of 5
The 2018 Q3 is the last 8U. NHTSA lists one campaign, 19V385000 for the turn signal, and 26 complaints. A Premium typically sells for $14,000 used on KBB.com against a $35,975 original MSRP.
Go ifThe last 8U Q3 and the cheapest way into one with a single recall
Skip ifYou want an F3 body: this is the 8U
Why #2 over #3: It has one recall campaign against two for the 2024, and costs $14,000 against $27,900.
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2024 Audi Q3 (F3)
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Answrs VerdictThe newest pick.
NHTSA recall campaigns: 2 campaigns: 24V251000 (air bag sensor) and 25V082000 (back-over prevention software)NHTSA complaints on file: 18 complaintsTypical used price (KBB Fair Purchase Price, 40 TFSI Premium, October 2026): $27,900Original MSRP (40 TFSI Premium): $38,595KBB.com owner rating (F3 generation): 3.9 out of 5
The 2024 Q3 has two NHTSA campaigns, 24V251000 for the air bag sensor and 25V082000 for back-over prevention software, and 18 complaints. A 40 TFSI Premium typically sells for $27,900 used on KBB.com.
Go ifThe newest year of the ten, with only two recall campaigns
Skip ifYou want the lowest price of the ten
Why #3 over #4: It matches the 2015 at two recall campaigns with fewer complaints, 18 versus 24.
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2015 Audi Q3 (8U)
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Answrs VerdictThe cheapest Q3.
NHTSA recall campaigns: 2 campaigns: 16V642000 (software) and 15V200000 (sunroof assembly)NHTSA complaints on file: 24 complaintsTypical used price (KBB Fair Purchase Price, Premium Plus, October 2026): $10,400Original MSRP (Premium Plus): $35,525KBB.com owner rating (8U generation): 4.9 out of 5
The 2015 Q3 was the first US model year. NHTSA lists two campaigns, 16V642000 for software and 15V200000 for the sunroof assembly, and 24 complaints. A Premium Plus typically sells for $10,400 used on KBB.com, the lowest of the ten.
Go ifThe lowest used price of the ten
Skip ifYou want the single-recall record of the 2018
Why #4 over #5: It has two recall campaigns against three for the 2017.
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2017 Audi Q3 (8U)
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Answrs VerdictFew complaints.
NHTSA recall campaigns: 3 campaigns: 19V385000 (turn signal), 17V400000 (brake lights) and 16V642000 (software)NHTSA complaints on file: 8 complaintsTypical used price (KBB Fair Purchase Price, Premium, October 2026): $11,950Original MSRP (Premium): $35,350KBB.com owner rating (8U generation): 4.9 out of 5
The 2017 Q3 has three NHTSA campaigns, 19V385000, 17V400000 and 16V642000, and only 8 complaints on file. A Premium typically sells for $11,950 used on KBB.com.
Go ifThe fewest complaints of the 8U years
Skip ifYou want fewer than three recall campaigns
Why #5 over #6: It ties the 2021 at three campaigns with fewer complaints, 8 versus 15.
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2021 Audi Q3 (F3)
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Answrs VerdictThe mid F3.
NHTSA recall campaigns: 3 campaigns: 21V606000 (rear seat belt retractor), 22V673000 (fuel system) and 26V590000 (steering)NHTSA complaints on file: 15 complaintsTypical used price (KBB Fair Purchase Price, 40 TFSI Premium, October 2026): $18,500Original MSRP (40 TFSI Premium): $35,095KBB.com owner rating (F3 generation): 3.9 out of 5
The 2021 Q3 has three NHTSA campaigns, including 26V590000 for steering, and 15 complaints. A 40 TFSI Premium typically sells for $18,500 used on KBB.com.
Go ifA mid-priced F3 with fewer complaints than the 2020
Skip ifYou want fewer than three recall campaigns
Why #6 over #7: It ties the 2016 at three campaigns with fewer complaints, 15 versus 28.
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2016 Audi Q3 (8U)
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Answrs VerdictThe cheap 8U.
NHTSA recall campaigns: 3 campaigns: 19V385000 (turn signal), 17V400000 (brake lights) and 16V642000 (software)NHTSA complaints on file: 28 complaintsTypical used price (KBB Fair Purchase Price, Premium Plus, October 2026): $11,450Original MSRP (Premium Plus): $36,725KBB.com owner rating (8U generation): 4.9 out of 5
The 2016 Q3 has three NHTSA campaigns, the same ones as the 2017, and 28 complaints. A Premium Plus typically sells for $11,450 used on KBB.com. CarComplaints.com names the 2016 its worst Q3 model year.
Go ifA low used price in the 8U generation
Skip ifYou want fewer complaints: NHTSA lists the most among the 8U years
Why #7 over #8: It ties the 2020 at three campaigns with fewer complaints, 28 versus 66.
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2020 Audi Q3 (F3)
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Answrs VerdictThe complaint leader.
NHTSA recall campaigns: 3 campaigns: 20V786000 (brake pedal plate), 20V644000 (driver seat frame) and 26V590000 (steering)NHTSA complaints on file: 66 complaintsTypical used price (KBB Fair Purchase Price, Premium, October 2026): $16,900Original MSRP (Premium): $35,695KBB.com owner rating (F3 generation): 3.9 out of 5
The 2020 Q3 has three NHTSA campaigns, including 20V786000 for the brake pedal plate, and 66 complaints, the most of any year here. A Premium typically sells for $16,900 used on KBB.com.
Go ifA mid-priced F3 if the VIN is clear of recalls
Skip ifYou want a low complaint count: NHTSA lists the most of any year
Why #8 over #9: It has three recall campaigns against four for the 2019.
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2019 Audi Q3 (F3)
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Answrs VerdictThe first F3.
NHTSA recall campaigns: 4 campaigns: 21V027000 (steering fasteners), 20V273000 (passenger air bag inflator), 22V815000 (tire pressure monitor) and 26V590000 (steering)NHTSA complaints on file: 10 complaintsTypical used price (KBB Fair Purchase Price, Premium, October 2026): $16,450Original MSRP (Premium): $35,695KBB.com owner rating (F3 generation): 3.9 out of 5
The 2019 Q3 was the first F3 sold in the US. NHTSA lists four campaigns, including 20V273000 for the passenger air bag inflator, and 10 complaints. A Premium typically sells for $16,450 used on KBB.com.
Go ifThe first F3 Q3 sold in the US
Skip ifYou want fewer than four recall campaigns
Why #9 over #10: It has four recall campaigns against five for the 2022.
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2022 Audi Q3 (F3)
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Answrs VerdictThe recall-heavy year.
NHTSA recall campaigns: 5 campaigns: 21V825000 and 22V064000 (rear camera), 22V673000 (fuel system), 22V701000 (side/rear glass) and 22V806000 (touchscreen)NHTSA complaints on file: 0 complaintsTypical used price (KBB Fair Purchase Price, 40 TFSI Premium, October 2026): $21,500Original MSRP (40 TFSI Premium): $36,870KBB.com owner rating (F3 generation): 3.9 out of 5
The 2022 Q3 has five NHTSA campaigns, the most of any year here, covering the rear camera, fuel system, glass and touchscreen, and no complaints on file. A 40 TFSI Premium typically sells for $21,500 used on KBB.com.
Go ifA late F3 if all five recalls are completed
Skip ifYou want a recall-light car
How we ranked these
US Q3 sales began with the 2015 model year, so ten distinct model years exist from 2015 to 2024 and we ranked all of them: 2015 to 2018 are the 8U generation and 2019 to 2024 are the F3. Newer Q3 model years are left out because KBB.com publishes no used price for the newest. We ranked like for like on NHTSA data for each model year: fewest recall campaigns first, then fewest complaints on file. NHTSA lists no complaints for the 2022 and 2023, which may partly reflect fewer owner reports on newer cars. Recall counts do not weigh severity, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The typical used price is the Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price (national average, updated weekly) for the lowest-priced trim on each KBB.com page, read in October 2026; other sources give different figures. The KBB.com owner rating is shared by the whole generation, 4.9 out of 5 for the 8U and 3.9 for the F3, so it did not separate the years. We could not use Consumer Reports or J.D. Power year-by-year scores because they are not free to read. Photos show the correct generation body for each year, not the exact trim. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.
Questions people ask
What is the best Audi Q3 model year?
By NHTSA recall record the 2023 Audi Q3 (F3) ranks first: one recall campaign, 24V251000, and a typical used price of $26,100 on KBB.com. The 2018 Audi Q3 (8U) is the best value: one campaign and $14,000.
What is the cheapest Audi Q3 model year?
The 2015 Audi Q3 (8U) has the lowest typical used price here, $10,400 for the Premium Plus on KBB.com. The 2024 is the highest at $27,900.
Which Audi Q3 years should I be careful with?
NHTSA lists five recall campaigns for the 2022 Q3 and four for the 2019, the most of any year here. The 2020 has the most NHTSA complaints on file, 66. CarComplaints.com also lists the 2020 with its most complaints.
When did Audi start selling the Q3 in the US?
US sales began with the 2015 model year. The 8U generation covers 2015 to 2018 and the F3 generation covers 2019 onward, so the ten years ranked here are 2015 to 2024.
Typical used price, KBB Fair Purchase Price (national average, October 2026) at a glance
2015 Audi Q3 (8U)10,400 dollars
2016 Audi Q3 (8U)11,450 dollars
2017 Audi Q3 (8U)11,950 dollars
2018 Audi Q3 (8U)14,000 dollars
2019 Audi Q3 (F3)16,450 dollars
2020 Audi Q3 (F3)16,900 dollars
2021 Audi Q3 (F3)18,500 dollars
2022 Audi Q3 (F3)21,500 dollars
2023 Audi Q3 (F3)26,100 dollars
2024 Audi Q3 (F3)27,900 dollars
Typical used price, KBB Fair Purchase Price (national average, October 2026), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.
