2020 Audi Q3 Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 open recalls for the 2020 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.

Pedals And Linkages

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What's 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.
What to do:
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.

NHTSA campaign 20V786000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Dec 16, 2020.

Seats

What's 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.
What to do:
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.

NHTSA campaign 20V644000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Oct 19, 2020.

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

64filed with NHTSA · 4 in the last 12 months
Filed by yearpeak 2020
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Electrical System
22
Engine
20
Fuel/Propulsion System
10
Steering
9

2 involved a crash

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

See the complaints at NHTSA

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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