2020 Audi Q3 electrical system problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2020 Audi Q3 — 34% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Rear hatch randomly operable / inoperable. "Reset" computer without success. Dangerous situation as anything inside hatch is not not accessible. Was told by Audi that the entire rear hatch latch system needs replacement and this is "a common issue"...”
filed Aug 21, 2025
“I purchased a 2020 Audi Q3 S-Line (VIN: [XXX] ) on [XXX], with 27,564 miles on it. I bought the vehicle from a dealership that specializes in high-end aftermarket cars, and they provided a maintenance report stating the vehicle had passed all inspections at the time of sale. The vehicle had been…”
filed Jul 19, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides informatoinw hent here are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles inside of the housing.
TSB_2073747_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 9, 2026
Electrical System problems in other Q3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Q3 | 9 | 28% |
| 2018 Q3 | 6 | 23% |
| 2016 Q3 | 10 | 36% |
| 2015 Q3 | 2 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Audi Q3
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.