2016-2017 Audi Q3 recall: crash imminent braking
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 26, 2017. It covers about 24,754 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 24,754
- reported
- Jun 26, 2017
- owners notified
- Jul 31, 2017
- related complaints
- 1
Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking
- What is wrong
- 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."
- 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.
Recall number 17V400000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about driver assistance problems.
Questions about recall 17V400000
Is there a recall on the 2016-2017 Audi Q3 crash imminent braking?
Yes. Recall 17V400000, reported on June 26, 2017, covers about 24,754 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V400000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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