Used car guide

2022 Audi Q3: petrol or diesel?

Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.

Known faults on every 2022 Audi Q3

Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.

  • Brake pedal rod recall

    Some cars

    The bolted joint between the brake servo and pedal could work loose, with a risk of losing all normal braking.

    At the viewing: Ask an Audi dealer to confirm the recall was done.

    Source: What Car?: used Audi Q3 (2018 on) reliability

  • Seat frame and engine trim recalls

    Some cars

    Recalls also covered front seat frames not bolted correctly to the rails and engine trim coming loose.

    At the viewing: Ask for proof the recalls were done.

    Source: What Car?: used Audi Q3 (2018 on) reliability

Looking at an Audi Q3?

Check the actual car: its own MOT history, mileage and what to ask the seller. Free, no sign-up.

Other years

Every year of the Audi Q3 compared

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2026–Too new for MOT data
2025–Too new for MOT data
2024–Too new for MOT data
2023459Tyres 12%
202122,737Tyres 27%
202037,861Tyres 28%
201941,509Tyres 28%
201837,297Tyres 29%
201747,744Tyres 29%
201648,907Tyres 30%
201542,119Suspension 30%
201440,996Suspension 33%
201334,602Tyres 33%
201219,881Tyres 33%
20111,438Suspension 32%