Is the 2019 Audi Q3 a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
B6/10
The 2019 Audi Q3 is a solid all-round choice. Check the service history and its known problem areas before buying.
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Pros
- Premium interior quality
- Quattro all-wheel drive
- Agile handling
Cons
- High maintenance costs
- Mediocre fuel economy
- Limited rear-seat space
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy
19 mpg
Maintenance cost
$2,300/yr
Expected lifespan
200,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- Electrical system faults
- Timing chain tensioner failure
- Turbocharger oil leaks
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (3)
The 2019 Audi Q3 has 3 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Tires — Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems (campaign 22V815000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Steering — Critical Fasteners — 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.…
- Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module — 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.…
- Tires — Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems — 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, G…
Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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