2019 Audi Q3 SUV AWD
Overall
Frontal crash
- Driver
- Passenger
Side crash
- Driver
- Passenger
- Pole
Rollover
16.4% chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash.
- Electronic stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
Recalls & safety ratings
2019 AUDI Q3
Every NHTSA recall campaign covering the 2019 AUDI Q3, and the crash-test ratings for the body styles that were tested.
- 3Recalls
- 10Owner complaints
- 0Investigations
Sourced from NHTSA recall and safety-rating data — last checked 6 September 2026.
3 recall campaigns
A campaign usually covers only part of a model year's production, so it may not apply to a particular car. Check the VIN to be certain.
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
NHTSA campaign 22V815000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
NHTSA campaign 22V815000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Consequence
An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audis customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Audi) 45J7, and (VW) 45J6 and 45J8.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
NHTSA campaign 21V027000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
NHTSA campaign 21V027000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling one 2019 Audi Q3 vehicle. Production deviation in the belt pully can prevent the circlip from properly engaging the steering rack.
Consequence
The circlip can detach and catch on surrounding components, causing the steering system to lock and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Audi will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall was completed February 28, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 48P7.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
NHTSA campaign 20V273000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
NHTSA campaign 20V273000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q3 vehicles. The passenger air bag may not properly deploy through the instrument panel tear seam.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the passenger air bag may not properly deploy and inflate, and small plastic parts may enter the cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the instrument panel and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 10, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70H7.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
NHTSA crash-tests vehicles and rates them out of five stars. More stars mean a safer car. Ratings are per body style, so a model can appear more than once below.
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