Audi Q3

Volkswagen is recalling more than 208,700 examples of its Tiguan and Atlas SUVs, as well as a population of Q3s from its luxury arm Audi, over an issue that could lead to a loss of steering control.

Take a look at how the Latch system and each car seat scored in our Car Seat Check of the 2026 Audi Q3.

Read here to learn five things we like about the 2026 Audi Q3 and two we don’t.

The redesigned 2026 Audi Q3’s interior sees real improvements over its predecessor, but it also acquires a couple of new quirks.

The redesigned 2026 Audi Q3 gains more power, a bit more cargo room and several new technology features, all of which give it a more up-to-date look and feel.

The 2026 SUV market features a notable redesign with the hybrid-only Toyota RAV4 as well as all-new EVs like the Rivian R2 and Subaru Trailseeker. Favorites like the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride also get significant redesigns.

Reviving a whiplash protection test with modified criteria and methods, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has rated 18 small SUVs.

Audi has overhauled the Q3 outside and in for 2026, giving the subcompact SUV new exterior styling, a sleeker interior and more standard output than even the 2025 model’s optional engine had.

Audi’s second-bestselling vehicle, the compact Q3 SUV, is adopting the same look for the 2026 model year as the new Q5 that’s just gone on sale.

More than 29,500 Volkswagen and Audi vehicles are being recalled due to a software error that may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.