2020 Audi Q3 recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 2020 Audi Q3, covering 209,038 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Steering
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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) involved in this recall became searchable on on September 16, 2026.
Recall number 26V590000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 20V786000 · Recall details
Seats: critical fasteners
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 20V644000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2020 Audi Q3 recalls
How do I check if my 2020 Audi Q3 has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 2020 Audi Q3 have?
3, covering steering, service brakes, hydraulic and seats.
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