Audi Q3 Fog Lights: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

On the Q3, several lights failing together on related models have genuinely been traced to a bad fuse box with melted fuses inside.

Generation covered: this guide is for the third-generation Q3 (F3, 2018–present), with particular focus on 2018–2023 registered examples now old enough for parts to be a common search. Check your logbook or VIN if you're unsure which generation you have.

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OEM Part Numbers

Accuracy note: we weren't able to verify a confident Audi Q3 fog lights part number at the time of writing. Please confirm the correct part via an Audi dealer or parts specialist using your VIN.

Rarely Used, Easy to Forget About Until Needed

Fog lights sit unused for most owners most of the year, which means a fault can go unnoticed for a long time — right up until a genuinely foggy morning makes the problem obvious at the worst possible moment.

Before you buy: fog light fitment and bulb type vary by trim — not every trim level includes them as standard. Always confirm against your VIN before ordering.

What It Does

Front fog lights are angled and positioned to illuminate the road surface in low visibility conditions without creating the glare a standard headlight beam would in fog. Some higher trims of the Q3 integrate fog lights into the same housing as cornering lights or daytime running lights, which affects both the part number and the complexity of any repair.

Fitment & Compatibility

Not every trim level of the Q3 comes with fog lights fitted as standard, and the housing design often differs between trims that have them integrated with other lighting functions and those with a standalone unit. Always confirm your specific trim's fitment before ordering. Whether you're sourcing a replacement fog lights for your Audi Q3 from a dealer, specialist, or online marketplace, always check compatibility against your registration or VIN before buying, and confirm you're ordering the correct side — driver's side (RH in the UK) or passenger side (LH in the UK) — since these are not interchangeable.

A Genuinely Useful Piece of Context Worth Knowing About Multiple Light Failures

If multiple lights fail together, this is genuinely worth knowing: documented cases on related Audi models describe several lights failing around the same time being traced to a genuinely faulty fuse box, with individual fuses found melted inside it.

A genuinely useful clarification worth knowing about shared fuses: reverse lights, rear fog lights, and the number plate light can share a single, common fuse on some models — worth checking this specific fuse first if several fail together.

It's also genuinely worth knowing that a complete lack of power to the front fog lights has, in documented cases, simply been down to dirty contacts or a relay not fully seated, rather than a genuine component failure.

Common Faults, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Fog Lights Guide for common faults to check for (including exactly what fails an MOT), how easy this job is to DIY, and aftermarket advice.

More Audi Fog Lights

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