2016 Audi Q3 Service and Repair Manual

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2016 Audi Q3 service and repair manual a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What's included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • S Line Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Technik Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Premium Plus Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Prestige Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Luxury Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Progressiv Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Komfort Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 1.4L 1395CC 85Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 2.0L 1984CC 121Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2016 Audi Q3 Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #17V40000026/06/2017Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

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 activat

Consequence

A vehicle approaching from behind may not have any warning that the vehicle is stopping, increasing

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall b

NHTSA #19V38500023/05/2019Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

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 aler

Consequence

Without an indicator informing the driver of an inoperable turn signal, the driver may turn or chang

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the body control module (BCM), free of charge. The

NHTSA #16V64200006/09/2016Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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 vehicle

Consequence

If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing th

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of char

TSB #11032165

This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective.

TSB #11032137

This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool

TSB #11032131

This bulletin provides diagnostic information for the vehicle locking system.

TSB #11031064

This Reporting obligation requests that technicians contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) when the diagnostic tester refers to this reportin gobligation or to TPI 2033392.

TSB #11031053

This bulletin provides informaiton regarding the Universal Traffic Recorder.

TSB #11031051

This bulletin provides informaiotn about various infortainment system complaints.

TSB #11030987

This bulletin provides information about where to download the Audi frequency app.

TSB #11030985

This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.

Showing the 8 most recent of 643 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20161231Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCrash reported

BACKUP CAMERA AND ALARM SYSTEM FAILED TO ACTIVATE RESULTING IN BACK-UP COLLISION WITH ANOTHER CAR, NO PERSONAL INJURIES. OWNER WAS NOT WARNED ABOUT DELAYS IN CAMERA/ALARM ACTIVATION AT DEALER ORIEN

20191021Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFire reported

I WAS DRIVING AND SMELLED FIRE/SMOKE FROM THE DASHBOARD. THERE WAS THE START OF A FIRE AND SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM BEHIND THE MMI SCREEN. THE CONNECTION FOR PHONE GOT CHOPPY BUT DID NOT GO OUT

20260218Component: ENGINE

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 lawsu

20260218Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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 lawsu

20251208Component: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

The vehicle emits a smell of fuel into the cabin of the car, and if the windows are up, this makes the driver sleepy and could cause a crash. It does not read fuel levels properly. The car has been ta

Showing the 5 most serious of 37 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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