Audi Q3 2016

2016 Audi Q3: what owners report

• On the first-generation car, TÜV inspectors flag the axle springs and dampers above average, and one German owner had both front springs replaced.2011–2018
• The first-generation S tronic dual-clutch gearbox tends to judder when pulling away as it ages; UK owners also list gearbox and clutch among reported faults.2011–2018
• A handful of US complaints describe turbocharger failure on 2016 cars and timing chain failure on 2015 cars.2015–2016
• Several UK owners of the first-generation car find the stop/start system annoying, and one wishes it could be switched off for good.2011–2018