Audi Q3 recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 12 safety recalls naming the Audi Q3, launched from 2017 to 2026. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Audi Q3 recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 12
- 2017 to 2026
- Latest recall
- 12 October 2026
- R/2026/359
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Audi Q3 recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
48LG Replacing bolt for steering rack
R/2026/359, launched 12 October 2026, 5 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On Audi Q3 and Q6 (MQB China only) models manufactured within a specific period corrosion may occur on a bolted connection securing the steering rack due to moisture entering in combination with significant exposure to road salt. Gradual corrosion can impair the secure attachment of the steering rack and lead to it no longer being possible to steer the vehicle increasing the risk of an accident.
Remedy: The bolted connection for the steering rack will be replaced on all affected vehicles.
Checking lap belt tensioner
R/2026/325, launched 11 August 2026, 2,444 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles the seat belt webbing may not be connected correctly to the vehicle's load-bearing structure meaning it would not be able to restrain the occupant in the event of an accident.
Remedy: Check the affected seat belt and replace if necessary.
Replacement front seat belt
R/2026/292, launched 13 July 2026, 162 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles a joint at the pyrotechnic inflator of the front seat belt retractors was not welded correctly presenting a risk of vehicle occupants being injured by small parts coming loose in the event of an accident.
Remedy: Replace the affected seat belts.
A weld seam on the outer backrest frame of the front seats may not have been made correctly.
R/2023/331, launched 10 November 2023, 13 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Q7, Q8
Defect: A weld seam on the outer backrest frame of the front seats may not have been made correctly.
Remedy: Check the front seats and if required to replace the affected backrest.
Certain vehicles may have been fitted with a rear window which does not conform to the manufacturer s quality requirements.
R/2022/354, launched 18 November 2022, 100 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Certain vehicles may have been fitted with a rear window which does not conform to the manufacturer’s quality requirements.
Remedy: Check the manufacturing date of the vehicle’s rear window and if it is affected replace the window.
THE FUSE IN THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT QUANTITY OF EXTINGUISHING SAND
R/2022/085, launched 7 April 2022, 3,656 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A3
Defect: The fuse in the high-voltage system (HV system) in vehicles built within a limited period may have been manufactured with an insufficient quantity of extinguishing sand.
Remedy: Insulation must be fitted above the switching unit for the high-voltage battery.
THE DESIGN TRIM ON THE POWER UNIT CAN BECOME DETACHED FROM ITS RETAINERS
R/2022/073, launched 22 March 2022, 1,762 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the TT
Defect: The design trim on the power unit can become detached from its retainers.
Remedy: The design trim on the power unit must be removed on the affected vehicles.
THE BOLTED CONNECTION ON THE INPUT ROD BETWEEN THE ELECTROMECHANICAL BRAKE SERVO AND BRAKE PEDAL CAN BE COME LOOSE
R/2021/323, launched 10 September 2021, 11 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A3
Defect: The bolted connection of the pull rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal may come loose resulting in a loss of all service braking ability.
Remedy: Vehicles are not to be driven and the bolted connection of the input rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal must be checked and if necessary retightened.
SEAT FRAME MAY NOT BE BOLTED CORRECTLY TO THE RAIL ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES
R/2020/302, launched 26 October 2020, 8 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A5
Defect: The seat frame may not have been bolted correctly to the seat rail on the driver and/or front passenger side
Remedy: Check the affected seat frame connection and replace the frame if required.
FAILURE OF THE FRONT LED TURN SIGNAL
R/2019/260, launched 7 August 2019, 45,677 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: A failure of the front LED turn signal may not always be detected in certain circumstances
Remedy: A software update of the on-board supply control unit
PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED
R/2018/044, launched 12 February 2018, 58 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: A connection between the detonator and generator in the front passenger airbag module may not be correctly welded. Therefore the airbag may not be triggered in the event of a collision.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front passenger airbag module.
BRAKE LIGHTS MAY FAIL WHEN THE ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE IS OPERATED
R/2017/218, launched 7 July 2017, 17,074 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Due to a software error the brake lights may not function during an emergency operation of the electronic parking brake. The normal foundation brake lights will still function as intended.
Remedy: On affected vehicles update software to correct this.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Audi Q3, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Audi dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.