Audi is recalling 2019 Q3 vehicles with a production issue that can cause steering lock, increasing crash risk. Owners must have steering rack replaced free by dealer.
The circlip can detach and catch on surrounding components, causing the steering system to lock and increasing the risk of a crash.
Audi is recalling 2019 Q3 vehicles due to a steering system defect that can cause the steering to lock unexpectedly, raising crash risk. Affected vehicles need a free steering rack replacement at a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223461-audi-q3-2019-steering-recall-risk-of-crash-from-steering.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223461-audi-q3-2019-steering-recall-risk-of-crash-from-steering · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V027000
“Audi Q3 (2019) Steering Recall: Risk of Crash from Steering Lock.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223461-audi-q3-2019-steering-recall-risk-of-crash-from-steering. Based on NHTSA recall 21V027000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V027000).
A production issue in the belt pully causes a circlip to detach and catch on parts. This can lock the steering system, making it impossible to turn the wheel and increasing crash risk.
Owners of 2019 Audi Q3 vehicles are affected. Drivers who experience sudden steering lock during normal driving are at higher risk.
This recall affects 2019 Audi Q3 vehicles. The issue was caused by a production deviation in the belt pully component.
Call 1-800-253-2834 to get the steering rack replaced at a dealer.
Audi will replace the steering rack free of charge at a dealer.
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.
This recall affects 2019 Audi Q3 vehicles with a production deviation in the belt pully component.
The recall states the steering can lock, increasing crash risk, but does not specify injury details.
Audi will notify you and send a dealer to replace the steering rack free of charge.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V027000 — Audi Audi Hello, I own a Audi that is covered by recall 21V027000 from Audi. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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