Five problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2016 Audi Q3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Audi Q3 based on all problems reported for the 2016 Q3.
To whom it may concern: I am writing this communication to you per an attorney referral. I have an Audi that was included in the turbo class action lawsuit. See [xxx] my VIN was included in the lawsuit. The lawsuit was won on December 4th 2025. The class action lawsuit only covers and reimburses consumers who had paid out of pocket (prior to a certain date) expenses incurred fixing the turbo. I have a letter from a master mechanic who is saying my engine problems are due to the turbo being bad however, I have not had the issue fixed. The class action lawsuit does not cover consumers who have not had the turbo fixed or replaced. Please advise on what I should do or refer me to the appropriate person who can guide me through this process. My vehicle is not under warranty and although the class action lawsuit was won, there is no recall issued at this time. See attached. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
In 4/2024 car wouldn’t start. Took to Audi for new battery and was told water pump failed so it was replaced with delays. In 3/2025 noticed no heat and car took a long time to warm up. Took back to dealership replaced thermostat. Still no heat so I was told ok to drive but need to flush heater core to fix heat issue for $3500. Started my car on 8/14/2025 had multiple lights come on dash (lights, brake, tpms, epc, and brake fluid) so I turned off. Took to mechanic for inspection told something strange different codes instructed to take to dealer. On 10/8/2025 took back to Audi for evaluation and first they stated my fuse box panel was slightly melted couldn’t code read. Ordered part, 2 weeks, and would be $2,000 for repairs. On 10/15/2025 they state I have coolant migration from over flow and it would be $35,000 for repairs which exceeds vehicle worth to buy another. Have not experienced any coolant loss since water pump failed and was replaced in 2024.
I was driving through franconia notch on [xxx] when my engine suddenly started to slow down my speed I was on a part of highway that had no pull off and was one lane divided highway. I was no longer able to able to maintain a speed over 40 mph and no where to pull off put me in a dangerous situation. I did eventually make it out of the notch but not after a few miles. I took it to an Audi verified dealer and was told (I have a video) that this was due to a spontaneous consumption of oil event which is a known problem and needs a new engine. I contacted Audi and they said my car year was not included in the class action lawsuit and would not cover my engine and should become included I would be notified by mail. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Had pistons and rings replaced by Audi dealership. After repairs were completed my car was burning through excessive amounts of oil. The engine seized while I was driving on highway. A replacement engine was installed after that by Audi. Now have clusters lights on dash after picking up car from the dealership. My car was not listed in class action lawsuit. I want to know why? when all of the repairs were what was in the lawsuit.
The Audi dealership in tysons corner va is denying to repair a known flaw that has resulted in failed emissions. This is a constant struggle with the vw brand, kindly help how to resolve. The following are attached a) the emissions failure report from deq with the cel code p2015 b) technical service bulletin that details that repair and how it should be covered c) the extended warranty d) epa guidance on their website of coverage for this issue (pic attached) these dealerships are making a lot of money while not fixing emissions problems that they are causing global warming.
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