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2023 Audi Q3

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Q3.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2023 Audi Q3 is a compact luxury SUV that carries Audi’s latest automatic S8 transmission and delivers an EPA‑rated 22 mpg city, 29 mpg highway, and a combined 25 mpg. Its reliability profile is notably strong, with only a single owner complaint recorded for the model year and just one recall noted, while the broader Q3 line has logged a low of one complaint in its inaugural 2008 year and a high of 63 complaints in 2020. This modest complaint count places the 2023 Q3 near the lower end of the model’s 2008‑2026 reliability spectrum, indicating a comparatively dependable iteration within the generation.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy22/29/25 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 06L115562B. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

High beam bulbHEADLAMPOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06L115562B
Engine air filter5Q0129620B
Spark plug06K905601K
Battery000915089BC
Front wiper blades83B998002
Cabin air filter5Q0819669

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length176.4 in
Overall width73.2 in
Overall height63.8 in
Wheelbase105.5 in
Curb weight3384 lb
Track (front / rear)62.2 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined22 / 29 / 25 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Q3 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.3–8.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.30 sec — 2019 Prestige S-Line Quattro
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019Prestige S-Line Quattro 2.0L Turbo I-47.30 sec15.60 sec228 hpAWD
2019Prestige S-Line Quattro 2.0L Turbo I-47.40 sec15.70 sec228 hpAWD
2019Prestige S-Line Quattro 2.0L Turbo I-47.40 sec15.60 sec228 hpAWD
2019Prestige S-Line Quattro 2.0L Turbo I-47.80 sec16.00 sec228 hpAWD
2019Prestige S-Line Quattro 2.0L Turbo I-48.50 sec16.50 sec228 hpAWD

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 80,000 mi.

Every 10,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire Repair Kit Sealant (inspect)
Every 20,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 60,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 80,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2023 Audi Q3 sits within a generation that saw a notable spike in complaints and technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 model year (63 complaints, 870 TSBs), followed by a sharp decline into 2021 (14 complaints, 831 TSBs) and a continued downward trend through 2024 (17 complaints, 579 TSBs). While the federal record omits a full entry for the 2023 model year, the target year data shows just one complaint, categorized under Electrical System/Engine, with zero crash or fire incidents. This places the 2023 model in a low-complaint arc after the 2020 peak, suggesting improved reliability as the generation matured. However, without recall or TSB figures for 2023, a complete risk profile isn't possible from this dataset alone. Based on the available numbers, the 2023 Q3 appears to be a sound used purchase, exhibiting minimal reported issues.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
412
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Electrical System,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 412 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB_2027368_72025-07-31Electrical SystemThis TSB provides information when the Audi advanced key is inoperative; door handle…
TSB_2070020_62025-07-31Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides information when the Audi virtual cockpit display has…
TSB_2010353_62025-07-25Electrical SystemThis TSB provides informatin when the cigarette lighter element does not eject, or the…
TSB_2078728_12025-07-22Unknown Or OtherThis bulletin provides information when a customer reports that poor voice quality via…
TSB_2078651_12025-07-21StructureThis bulletin provides information when the external black trim strips are discolored.

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific Q3. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Engine oil filter 06L115562BEngine air filter 5Q0129620BSpark plug 06K905601KBattery 000915089BC

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2023 Q3 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Q3 get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 29 highway / 25 combined mpg.