Audi Q3 vs BMW X3
Figures per shared age band: numerator, denominator and country index for both models, from the same source.
| Age | Audi Q3 | BMW X3 | Difference (percentage points) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections with a defect | Country index | Inspections with a defect | Country index | ||
| 3-5 years | 2407 of 15375 (15.7%) | 75 | 1666 of 12814 (13%) | 63 | +2.66 |
| 6-8 years | 1857 of 8602 (21.6%) | 75 | 1146 of 6741 (17%) | 59 | +4.59 |
| 9-11 years | 2972 of 11588 (25.7%) | 76 | 1490 of 5622 (26.5%) | 79 | -0.85 |
| 12-14 years | 1615 of 5303 (30.5%) | 71 | 723 of 2437 (29.7%) | 69 | +0.78 |
100 = country average for that age band in this country.
Recalls and complaints
Audi Q3
Official item from EU Safety Gate
Official item from EU Safety Gate
BMW X3
Official item from EU Safety Gate
What this does not show
- The country index is the average of all cars of this model in this country. It is not a chance of defects for one car.
- A complaint share is a share of the reported complaints. It is not a chance of defects for this model.
- Each band already takes age into account. Differences between generations or trims are not included.
- These figures apply to Netherlands. You cannot simply compare them with figures from another country.
Frequently asked questions
What are the inspection figures for Audi Q3 and BMW X3, per age band?
Audi Q3 vs BMW X3: 3-5 years: 75 versus 63. 6-8 years: 75 versus 59. 9-11 years: 76 versus 79. 12-14 years: 71 versus 69. 100 = country average for that age band in this country.
Are any recalls known for Audi Q3 or BMW X3?
Audi Q3: 2. BMW X3: 1.
Where do these figures come from?
Dutch inspection data (data through 08/09/2026) Both models use the same source and the same reference date.
Methodology
Each row compares inspections from the same age band, in the same country.
The country index puts the model's defect rate on a scale. On that scale, 100 is the country average for that band.
We only compare two models if they share at least two age bands.
What counts as a failed inspection differs per country. So never compare these figures with figures from another country.