The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·20V644000·Announced 2020-10-19

Audi Recalls One 2020 Q3 for Driver's Seat Frame Bolt Defect

Audi is recalling one 2020 Q3 because the driver's seat frame may be incorrectly bolted to the seat rail, increasing injury risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seat frame bolt) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling one 2020 Audi Q3 vehicle. The recall addresses a defect where the driver's seat frame may have been incorrectly bolted to the seat rail.

The incorrect bolt connection could fail, which increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AUDI Q3
Brand
AUDI
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Seat
Hazard
Affected units
1

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (1)

  • Q3

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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