AUDI 2016 AUDI Q3 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2016 AUDI Q3
Brand
AUDI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2016
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2016 AUDI Q3 vehicles due to forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking issues. A vehicle approaching from behind may not have any warning that the vehicle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Audi Q3 vehicles. If the parking brake is used during emergency braking, the brake lights on the vehicle will not activate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A vehicle approaching from behind may not have any warning that the vehicle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 45G6.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026