[ivan129]

Will a Roof rack from a Q5 fit a Q3? I am looking at buying one for my Q3 and know where I can get a new Q5 roof rack cheap.

 

[kite444]

Will a Roof rack from a Q5 fit a Q3? I am looking at buying one for my Q3 and know where I can get a new Q5 roof rack cheap.

In a word, yes, with some fettling.
Over on the Q3 UK forum there is a thread describing a how to.

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[S4'ed]

Yes, if you are somewhat handy, you can modify the Q5 cross-bars to fit the Q3.
The rear Q5 bar fits the front of the Q3 with no mods.
The front Q5 bar is modified to fit the rear of the Q3 by grinding off 2 of the 3 locating "nubs" of one foot, and then the aluminum bar is shortened 4 inches, and 2 new holes drilled to remount the modified foot.


I am doing this now.

And no, the Gen-1 VW Tiguan bars do not fit a Q3, the roof rails are different.

http://www.q3ownersclub.co.uk/forum/how-to-modify-q5-rack-to-fit-q3_topic3446.html

 

[Chaleen Abely]

Will a Roof rack from a Q5 fit a Q3? I am looking at buying one for my Q3 and know where I can get a new Q5 roof rack cheap.

I had an A5 & bought a roof rack for my kayaks, used one season. The car was totaled so I’m selling the rack. Do you know what other Audi’s it’s compatible with? Thanks

 

[Anto]

I see these posts were from 2017. Are the same mods required for a 2021 Q3? Thanks!

 

[Q3fixer]

On ‘18-22 Q3’s the racks were changed on the Q5 to make the job a bit easier with no shortening of the rear rack necessary. The rear q5 racks fit the front of the q3 by sliding the mounts slightly by loosening the adj bolts on top. The rear bar adjustment holes for sliding the mounts further out need to relocated about 5/8” outward on both sides. By drilling the holes and elongating them to join the existing holes, this allows the mounts to slide outward enough to fit properly. And as described in the U.K. article, 2 of the 3 tabs need to be cut/ground off of one side to fit the indentations. Took about 1 hour to complete.