Model year 2016 · Audi

2016 Audi Q3 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Audi Q3. The most recent was reported on May 23, 2019. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: Q3.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Audi Q3, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
19V385000	May 23, 2019	Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal
17V400000	June 26, 2017	Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights
16V642000	September 6, 2016	Electrical System › Software

Systems involved: Exterior Lighting (3) · Electrical System (1) · Forward Collision Avoidance (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 19V385000Manufacturer no. 97DK

Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal

Report received by NHTSA: May 23, 2019
Owner notification: June 21, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 23,241 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: Q3

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Audi Q3 vehicles equipped with LED headlights. An inoperable front turn signal may not illuminate an indicator, failing to alert the driver to the issue. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

Without an indicator informing the driver of an inoperable turn signal, the driver may turn or change lanes without a signal, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the body control module (BCM), free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97DK.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V385000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V400000Manufacturer no. 45G6

Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights

Report received by NHTSA: June 26, 2017
Owner notification: July 31, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 24,754 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Audi Q3: February 18, 2015 – September 16, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: Q3

Components: Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights; Forward Collision Avoidance › Crash Imminent Braking

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Audi Q3 vehicles. If the parking brake is used during emergency braking, the brake lights on the vehicle will not activate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

A vehicle approaching from behind may not have any warning that the vehicle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 45G6.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V400000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V642000Manufacturer no. 97CB

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA: September 6, 2016
Owner notification: November 1, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 79,895 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Audi Q3: April 14, 2014 – June 29, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: Q3

Components: Electrical System › Software; Exterior Lighting

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97CB.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V642000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: May 23, 2019.