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2013 Audi Q3 Common Problems

Known issues & solutions

Model Years

All 201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

In the 12 months to November 2026, 106 2013 Q3 were advertised for sale. Most had 100,000 to 180,000 km on the odometer.

Known Q3 problems

Check which apply to a 2013 by its engine and series.

  1. 1 Hesitant, jerky low-speed driving S tronic dual-clutch, 2012 to 2026
  2. 2 Timing chain tensioner failure 2.0 TFSI CCZC, 2012
  3. 3 Coolant leaks 1.4 TFSI and 2.0 TFSI, 2012 to 2026
  4. 4 MMI and electrical faults all models, 2012 to 2026
  5. 5 Diesel emissions software and slow starting 2.0 TDI EA189, 2012 to 2015

Money owing and write-offs on the Q3

14% had money owing
17% were recorded as written off

Of about 150 used Audi Q3 checked on Carify since November 2023. Every car checked: 9% had money owing and 13% were written off.

These are cars people chose to check before buying, so they are not a share of every Q3 on the road. Money owing is what was registered against the car on the day it was checked.

Check a Q3 for money owing and write-offs

Recall notices

No recall notices linked to the 2013 Q3 yet.