2020 Audi Q3 Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2020 Audi Q3. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 26V590000Sep 11, 2026208,724 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering
  Covers: Audi Q3 2019–2021, Volkswagen Atlas 2018–2019, Tiguan 2018

  Reported issue: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan, 2018-2019 Atlas, and 2019-2021 Audi Q3 vehicles. One of the bolts that attaches the steering rack to the subframe may corrode and break. If this happens, the steering rack housing can break.

  Possible consequence: A broken steering rack housing can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the right-side steering rack mounting bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 10, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 48LG and 48VT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs)…

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• 20V786000Dec 16, 2020313 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
  Covers: Audi Q3 2020

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: A bent or detached brake pedal plate decreases the contact area for the driver's foot and increases the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: 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.

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• 20V644000Oct 19, 20201 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats › Critical fasteners
  Covers: Audi Q3 2020

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: The incorrect bolt connection could fail, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  Remedy: 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.

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