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Model year

2008 Audi Q3

Sedan, gasoline, AWD/All-Wheel Drive, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Oct 5, 2017 to Oct 5, 2017.

Recalls (0)Complaints (1)Investigations (0)Bulletins (96)
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Below the median 2008 sedan
Severity index0.02008 sedans average 8.8
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2008 Audi Q3 peaked in 2017, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.75120171201820192020202120222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

100% of complaints about the 2008 Audi Q3 name airbags

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Airbags
1
Engine and cooling
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 2008 Audi Q3

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Look up a VIN at NHTSA
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2008 Audi Q3

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Oct 5, 2017Failure Aug 1, 2017Detroit, MIAir bags, Engine

    TAKATA RECALL ON THE AIRBAG, STATIONARY WHEN I NOTICED MAIN CIEL AND COOLANT LEAK.

    NHTSA complaint 11031878
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
All investigations
Service bulletins

96 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

  • 44134620103345 Dec 9, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Tightening wheel bolts
  • 44134420225638 Nov 21, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
  • 44134220225637 Feb 18, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
  • 44133520225635 Jan 18, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
  • 40133420181945 Sep 23, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
  • 44144920225639 Apr 17, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation
  • 441450202256310 May 14, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation
  • 46148620225845 Jul 14, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines
  • 40144120181946 Jul 2, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
  • 44145520103346 Oct 21, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Tightening wheel bolts
  • 48146320282204 Oct 21, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Steering wheel leather damage, all vehicles
  • 441456202256311 Dec 8, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation
  • 4014412018194 Jul 2, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
  • 4013342018194 Sep 23, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
  • 4413362022563 Feb 18, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
  • Update91i8 May 13, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Google Maps Street View (NVLW))
  • AUD4927ENG Jul 10, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.
  • A0023742052680_4 Oct 4, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
  • Chart Oct 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Audi Oil Capacity Chart
  • Edition46 Jul 29, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Audi Elsa Newsletter
  • Edition45 Jul 22, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Audi Elsa Newsletter
  • Edition42 Jul 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Audi Elsa Newsletter
  • Edition53 Sep 16, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Audi Elsa Newsletter
  • Edition58 Oct 21, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Audi Elsa Newsletter
  • Edition102 Sep 8, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Audi Elsa Newsletter
  • Edition106 Oct 6, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Audi Elsa Newsletter
  • Edition96 Jul 28, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical bulletins and updates
  • Edition112 Nov 17, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical bulletins and updates
  • Edition110 Nov 3, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical bulletins and updates
  • Edition87 May 26, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical bulletins and updates
  • Edition79 Mar 31, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical bulletins and updates
  • Edition77 Mar 17, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical bulletins and updates
  • Edition76 Mar 10, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical bulletins and updates
  • Edition75 Apr 3, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical bulletins and updates
  • Edition92 Jun 30, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Idenifying and mixing factory fill engine coolants
  • Edition89 Jun 9, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ElsaPro Software update and technical bulletins
  • Edition96-1 Jul 28, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    i-wire new wiring diagram application
  • Edition69 Jan 20, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical bulletins and updates
  • Edition117 Dec 22, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Product quality is Announcing a new innovation in technical service bulletins: portable, easy to access videos
  • DC_RECALLS Dec 19, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SAFETY RECALLS, COMPLIANCE RECALLS and STOP SALES
  • 01145720151069 Jan 9, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Due to fuel intrusion into the low-pressure system fuel pressure sensor (G410), a false signal may be sent to the controller, resulting in a reading that is out of tolerance.
  • 01130920147538 Jun 21, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
  • 00147020392061 Dec 10, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet.
  • 00146620379491 Jul 30, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    A DTC with the description ?Invalid Data Record? is stored after an ECU has been replaced or updated.
  • 001465201173210 Jul 15, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) details the general process for carrying out a Software Version Management (SVM) software update for any TSB or Update.
  • 00146320335762 May 28, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay. When an unapproved aftermarket speed-filling device is used to add oil to the engine, the increased oil f…
  • 00145920297372 Feb 20, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    When oil is drained through the drain plug, the oil might spill on components around the oil pan area. If it is not properly cleaned up, this spilled oil could drip after the procedure is complete, causing unnecessary customer complaints.
  • 37143020036586 May 28, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals
  • 01145720151069 Jan 9, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Due to fuel intrusion into the low-pressure system fuel pressure sensor (G410), a false signal may be sent to the controller, resulting in a reading that is out of tolerance.
  • 01130920147538 Jun 21, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
  • 00147020392061 Dec 10, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet.
  • 00145920297372 Feb 20, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    When oil is drained through the drain plug, the oil might spill on components around the oil pan area. If it is not properly cleaned up, this spilled oil could drip after the procedure is complete, causing unnecessary customer complaints.
  • 01145720151069 Jan 9, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Due to fuel intrusion into the low-pressure system fuel pressure sensor (G410), a false signal may be sent to the controller, resulting in a reading that is out of tolerance.
  • 01130920147538 Jun 21, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
  • 00147020392061 Dec 10, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet.
  • 00146620379491 Jul 30, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    A DTC with the description ?Invalid Data Record? is stored after an ECU has been replaced or updated.
  • 001465201173210 Jul 15, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) details the general process for carrying out a Software Version Management (SVM) software update for any TSB or Update.
  • 00146320335762 May 28, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay. When an unapproved aftermarket speed-filling device is used to add oil to the engine, the increased oil f…
  • 00145920297372 Feb 20, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    When oil is drained through the drain plug, the oil might spill on components around the oil pan area. If it is not properly cleaned up, this spilled oil could drip after the procedure is complete, causing unnecessary customer complaints.
  • 1335201004313 Jan 9, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Engine oils that meet Audi Oil Quality Standards.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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