2019 Audi Q3 Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 open recalls for the 2019 Audi Q3. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, however old the vehicle is.

Recall data as of Sep 18, 2026 NHTSA. For a live answer, run the check yourself, or see the latest recalls.

Steering Critical Fasteners

What's wrong:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling one 2019 Audi Q3 vehicle. Production deviation in the belt pully can prevent the circlip from properly engaging the steering rack.
Risk:
The circlip can detach and catch on surrounding components, causing the steering system to lock and increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do:
Audi will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall was completed February 28, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 48P7.

NHTSA campaign 21V027000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Jan 27, 2021.

Passenger Side Inflator Module

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What's wrong:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q3 vehicles. The passenger air bag may not properly deploy through the instrument panel tear seam.
Risk:
In the event of a crash, the passenger air bag may not properly deploy and inflate, and small plastic parts may enter the cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do:
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the instrument panel and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 10, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70H7.

NHTSA campaign 20V273000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported May 13, 2020.

Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

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What's wrong:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk:
An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
What to do:
Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi’s customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Audi) 45J7, and (VW) 45J6 and 45J8.

NHTSA campaign 22V815000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Oct 31, 2022.

Steering

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What's 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.
What to do:
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 NHTSA.gov on September 16, 2026.

NHTSA campaign 26V590000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Sep 11, 2026.

Owner complaints

10filed with NHTSA · 0 in the last 12 months
Filed by yearpeak 2020
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Electrical System
3
Engine
2
Fuel/Propulsion System
2
Exterior Lighting
1

Reported by owners to NHTSA and not verified. Complaints often surface a problem months before a recall.

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How recall repairs work

  • Repairs are free at any franchised Audi dealer — regardless of the vehicle's age or whether you bought it new.
  • Bring the NHTSA campaign number; it's printed on each recall above and on the sheet you can print here.
  • Call ahead: some recalls are announced before parts are available, and the dealer can tell you when yours are in.
  • Your VIN tells the dealer whether your exact vehicle is affected — the free check accepts one and never stores it.

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