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2017 Audi Q3

The 2017 Audi Q3 is a compact car, rated at 23 MPG combined by the EPA. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year.

2017 Audi Q3
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Combined MPG
23
NHTSA safety
Not rated
Starting price
$37,000
Recalls
3

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeAudi
ModelQ3
Model year2017
Vehicle classCompact Car

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement2 L
Cylinders4
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
FuelPremium Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG20
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG23
CO₂ tailpipe391 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$3350

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Q323 MPG combined
Q3 quattro23 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City20 MPG
Highway28 MPG
Combined23 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Q323 MPG
Class average31.6 MPG

About 27% below the class average.

Est. monthly payment
$652/mo
Amount financed
$33,300
Total interest
$5,793
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5-year fuel cost
$8,739

$1,748/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG23
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC

NHTSA has not published NCAP crash-test ratings for this model year yet.

Recalls (3)

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL19V385000 · 2019-05-23

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Audi Q3 vehicles equipped with LED headlights. An inoperable front turn signal may not illuminate an indicator, failing to alert the driver to the issue. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the body control module (BCM), free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97DK.

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS17V400000 · 2017-06-26

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Audi Q3 vehicles. If the parking brake is used during emergency braking, the brake lights on the vehicle will not activate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 45G6.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE16V642000 · 2016-09-06

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97CB.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2017 Audi Q3?

The 2017 Audi Q3 is EPA-rated at 23 MPG combined (20 city / 28 highway).

Is the 2017 Audi Q3 reliable?

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Audi Q3. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2017 Audi Q3?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2017 Audi Q3 costs roughly $1,748 per year to fuel, or about $8,739 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2017 Audi Q3?

The 2017 Audi Q3 is classified as a compact car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC