NHTSA Safety Recalls
2020 Audi Q3 Recalls
The 2020 Audi Q3 has 2 NHTSA safety recalls on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the car's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Audi Q3 built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
2 recalls on the 2020 Audi Q3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
NHTSA 20V786000- The defect
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Audi Q3 vehicles. The brake pedal plate can bend or detach under the pressure applied during sudden stopping.
- The risk
- A bent or detached brake pedal plate decreases the contact area for the driver's foot and increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the weld between the brake pedal and the brake pedal plate and, as necessary, replace the entire brake pedal, free of charge. The recall began January 12, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46i7.
SEATS
NHTSA 20V644000- The defect
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling one 2020 Audi Q3 vehicle. The driver's seat frame may have incorrectly been bolted to the seat rail.
- The risk
- The incorrect bolt connection could fail, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- The fix
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolt connection and, as necessary, replace the seat structure, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72L4.
Checking your own car
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2020 Audi Q3 built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard or door jamb and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the car is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.