what a joke… I am driving my Q3 Premium Plus (2nd generation, Quattro, AWD, fully packed) for almost 4 years and still in love with it! Perfect car for a single mom who likes to spent the weekend w/ kido at the mountains, moderate driving (sometimes aggressive) on the roads in San Francisco. No major issues occurred with the car so far, given almost 40K miles driven and regular maintenance. Folks, who posted negative comments here, are you sure u driving Q3???

I have a 2018 2.0t q3 its been about 3 yrs since i bought it and no major problems yet and at 87k miles rn also running a couple of mods aswell pretty reliable

Smart review - thank you. Do you have a review of used Q5's as well?

Fantastic video! Thanks so much

Thank you for the information!

Check the rear lower wishbones as they do tend to rust. Usually it's only surface rust, but if left, it could develop into something more serious.

Excellent review! Have you done a video on the Q5 on a 2019/2020 year? While I imagine it would be a similar score, I'd be interested to know how the Petrol Hybrid model fairs... Thanks!

I am in the market for this vehicle and this was the perfect video. Thank you so much for your professionalism! God bless you.

Driven 110,000+ miles from new in 2013 - almost faultless. Boot release catches a little now, but easily resolved with some WD40 and cleaning (when I get round to it). The only repairs I carried out in that time are replacement of two rear suspension coils when one snapped, a wiring fault in 2021 and recently an ABS wheel sensor. The front suspension bearings may be getting a bit worn but it's done 110,000 miles and most cars would have required new suspension struts and springs in that time. All other work undertaken was routine maintenance e.g. brake pads and discs, Haldex Oil, DSG transmission oil and timing belt/water pump at around 70,000 miles per Audi guidance. It's still using the original exhaust with no issues. One gripe - the ride is not as smooth and 'magic-carpet' as I would like, but I am comparing it with E-Class Mercedes or Volvo estates which is not a like for like comparison in cost or wheelbase length. It's been a great ownership experience apart from cheeky dealership prices for service and repairs

I bought my Audi Q3 in 2018, it's a 2013 model, I've had the vibration for a few years and I've taken it back and forth to Audi, they've always said they can't find a fault but if it's common like you mention, then how can I get them to rectify it?

Great information. Nice one!

Great video👍

Great little buyers guide as always.

I have a 2012 Q3 Quattro great car just changed the glow plugs but it’s done 93000 plus miles so not too bad , only issue I found is the rear lights and that is the earth wire melting in the plug and and earth pin in the bulb holder has broken away but manage to modify the wiring on the earth connector saving me £45.09 per each bulb holder and that’s off eBay

I bought a used 2011 A3 from an Audi dealer and got recalled due to the emissions debacle. My EGR got clogged up. The dealer changed it free of charge. A few years later it got clogged up again. It's such a pain that none of my local garages or the Audi garage wanted do it (the egr is towards the firewall). Part ex'ed it for much less than it's book worth because of the warning light.

I think you should add the common water ingress issue into the footwells from the the panoramic sunroof drainage system. My advice is stear clear of purchasing any Audi with a Panoramic sunroof.

Hello Scottish Car Clan! I've been an avid follower of your channel and truly value the insights you provide. I'm considering an Audi Q3 2013 Premium Plus Diesel model in India from Audi Approved plus team. However, there are a few concerns: it has a steering box issue, lapsed insurance, and the tyre condition is around 50-60%. I'm particularly interested in understanding the implications of the steering box issue. Could you also provide an estimate or insight into the cost of a new steering box assembly for this model? Your expertise would be invaluable in helping me gauge the fair market valuation and potential repair costs

For those looking at buying a Q3, beware that there is currently a class action lawsuit being settled that affects 2012-2017 Q3 equipped with the 2.0t. There is a piston ring defect that can cause either excessive oil consumption or the engine to destroy itself(dealer replacement for that engine is around $10,000). My wife bought a 2012 Q3 after we moved but before I joined my family again so I was unfortunately unable to inspect the car or really research the model prior to her purchase. For reference her car consumes roughly 1 liter of oil per 300 km. Beware!

Should I buy an extended warranty on 2020 Audi Q3? No issues so far. Thanks!

Stretched and broken timing chains and excessive oil consumption are common faults.

I'll never will buy a Audi Q3 again! - too expensive to maintain my Audi Q3 Premium Plus (2nd generation, Quattro, AWD, fully packed) - 1 headlight cost $1,800 USD, replace the Gas Cap (which cause engine light to come on ) $500USD! to replace it's oil cost $500USD, I was told the steering colum needs replacement because of vibration at 70mps - cost $10,000 USD - Audi (wants to be ferrari) is a rip-off !!

Where’s your extra info in the description?

Reliability wasn’t stellar in the one I owned. Bought new in 2015 it was a 1.4 TFSI manual. I purchased an extended warranty for it after three years and glad I did. One day it suddenly lost power as though it had gone into limp mode but no warning lights appeared on the dash. On investigation at the dealership it was reporting a low fuel pressure fault. They changed the pump in the fuel tank and that fixed it for a day or two. Then they changed the high pressure fuel pump on the engine…again just a short lived fix. They then got Audi tech services involved and engine management software was updated…still no better. TBH I don’t know what fixed it in the end only that it took weeks of repeated visits to the dealer and by then I’d lost confidence in it and moved it on. My wife had an Audi A1 with the same engine and that was no trouble at all over seven years of use so the Q3 was not I guess representative of a typical owner experience but the fault certainly caused some head scratching at the dealer workshop.

Please can you give us some more advice about the steering shake.. I’m due to pick up my Q3 2011 in a few days but the steering shakes after 80mph. The garage said they will check the shockers to see if that’s the cause. Any advice - please help.

Bro this is and old Audi q3…. The newer one has way more technology…..

I'm looking to purchase a 2021 Q3. Are there any specific issues I should be aware of for this year?

Just purchased. Will take notes. Some concerns about squeals when reversing in the a.m. still has warranty. Tire pressure is important...splashy ride until nitrogen added. Help! Radio is intermittent...few seconds on, a second pause, then back on. Service writer had no answer...fuse? I think this car was repossessed from last owner. Put it on the expressway, no weird noises. I prefer driving in sport on city streets. Does this car really need premium gas all the time?

Should I buy this or a B9 A4? Can someone advise :)

What’s common reasons for check engine light on and blinking ?

What irritates me about European car brands is they frequently deny other countries a stick shift option. The Q3 is NOT available with a stick in North America.

Hi My wife's Audi Q3 judders when pulling off especially when warm We have been told this could be the clutch Details : Audi Q3 2.0 litre 138 BHP year 2017

Is it smart to buy this in 2023 with 60,000 miles for $19,000? is it reliable?

Got a 2020 Q3 absolutely crap. Littered with faults including software faults, stop starts intermittently working, electrical tailgate motor failed and jammed, now washer pumps gone needs new one I've been told, luckily goes back in 8 wks

Most of those cars are owned by hairdressers or beauticians and car service history may have been neglected with cheap Chinese tyres

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AUDI NO NEVER!

Wanna drive a good car? Buy Toyota, Honda or even Subaru...😂

Speak too much for nothing lol