Audi Q3 steering problems
44 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
235 owner complaints analyzed
18 distinct recall campaigns
6,700 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2008 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 86 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
44 of 235 complaints match this topic (18.7%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11311673 · 2020-02-26 (February 26, 2020)
CAR WAS PARKED OUTSIDE IN STOWE, VT WHEN TEMP DROPPED TO -13. ABLE TO BACK OUT OF HOTEL PARKING SPACE BUT NOTICED STEERING WAS STIFF. ONCE ONTO THE STREET, LOST POWER STEERING COMPLETELY! USING ALL MY STRENGTH, I COULD BARELY STEER THE CAR OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE STREET. STAYED IN THE CAR, RUNNING WITH THE HEAT ON, FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES WHILE WE ARRANGED FOR A TOW. WHEN I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN (MY WIFE'S SUGGESTION) THE POWER STEERING CAME BACK! WE DROVE ALL THE WAY BACK TO MA WITHOUT A PROBLEM. THREE DAYS LATER, MY LOCAL A…
Owner-reported narrative. 36,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11311673 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11420470 · 2021-06-10 (June 10, 2021)
The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the horn was depressed however, no sound was heard. The contact also stated that all the buttons on the steering wheel failed to operate when engaged such as the radio and windshield wipers. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the failure was diagnosed as an improper ground wire connected to the steering wheel. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 85,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11420470 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11516246 · 2023-04-10 (April 10, 2023)
I was driving and the car went out of control. I had the steering wheel straight, but the rear end started to fishtail in and out of the oncoming lane of traffic. As this happened I had to quickly jerk the steering wheel to get it out of the other lane of oncoming traffic. I had to slow down to 10 mph to get home with the flashers on, all the while it continued to swerve both left and right on it's own. 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 …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11516246 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11574275 · 2024-02-27 (February 27, 2024)
The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q3. 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. The mechanic performed an oil change however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the contact stated that the controls on the steering wheel were inoperable. The contact stated that the steering wheel air bag was inoperable due to the electrical shortage …
Owner-reported narrative. 85,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 11574275 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10919711 · 2016-10-27 (October 27, 2016)
ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS (8/26/16, 9/23/16, 9/26/16, 10/2/16, 10/27/16) THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START AS IT IS NOT RECOGNIZING THE KEYS. THE COMPUTER SYSTEM SAYS "NO KEY IDENTIFIED." AFTER MORE THAN ONE TRY TO START THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE LOCKS. THE CAR HAS BEEN TO AUDI ON 3 OCCASIONS TO TROUBLESHOOT THIS ISSUE. THE FIRST OCCASION (9/23/16) A SYSTEM UPDATE WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PICKED UP ON 9/24/16. ON 9/26/16 THE CAR WOULD NOT IDENTIFY THE KEYS AGAIN UPON TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE. ON THIS SECOND OCCASION, THE CAR WAS BROUG…
Owner-reported narrative. 7,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10919711 at NHTSA ↗