Recall 17V-400
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2016 to 2017 Audi Q3: Forward collision avoidance (crash imminent braking); Exterior lighting (brake lights).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 17V-400
- Reported
- June 26, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- 24,754 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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."
The risk
A vehicle approaching from behind may not have any warning that the vehicle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed]. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 45G6.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Audi Q3 2016 to 2017