2016 AUDI Q3 Recalls

Recalls Found

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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."

NHTSA 19V385000

Report Date

23/05/2019

Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Consequence: 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 / Corrective Action

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.

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."

NHTSA 17V400000

Report Date

26/06/2017

Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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

Remedy / Corrective Action

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.

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."

NHTSA 16V642000

Report Date

06/09/2016

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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

Remedy / Corrective Action

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the 2016 AUDI Q3 have?

The 2016 AUDI Q3 currently has 3 recalls according to NHTSA records. All recall information is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration database.

Are 2016 AUDI Q3 recalls free to fix?

Yes! All safety recalls for 2016 AUDI Q3 vehicles must be repaired free of charge by authorized dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. Contact your local AUDI dealer to schedule a recall repair.

How do I check if my 2016 AUDI Q3 has open recalls?

You can check for open recalls by entering your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) in our VIN decoder tool. The 17-character VIN can be found on your vehicle registration, insurance card, or on the driver's side dashboard visible through the windshield.