The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V027000·Announced 2021-01-27

Audi Recalls One 2019 Q3 for Steering Rack Defect

Audi is recalling one 2019 Q3 vehicle because a production deviation may prevent a steering component from engaging properly, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the steering system that can cause the steering to lock, which meets the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating due to the significant risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling one 2019 Audi Q3 vehicle. The recall addresses a production deviation in the belt pulley that can prevent the circlip from properly engaging the steering rack.

If the circlip detaches, it can catch on surrounding components, causing the steering system to lock and increasing the risk of a crash. No injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

Audi will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the steering rack free of charge. The recall was completed on February 28, 2021. 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 — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
1

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • Q3

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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