Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published December 16, 2020
Audi Q3 (2020) Recall: Brake Pedal Plate Risk of Crash
Volkswagen recalls 2020 Audi Q3 vehicles with a brake pedal plate that can bend or detach during sudden stops, increasing crash risk. Owners must have brake pedal inspected and repaired free by dealers.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2020 Audi Q3 vehicles because the brake pedal plate can bend or detach during sudden stops, which increases crash risk. Owners should have their brake pedal inspected and repaired by dealers at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79214-audi-q3-2020-recall-brake-pedal-plate-risk-of-crash.
“Audi Q3 (2020) Recall: Brake Pedal Plate Risk of Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79214-audi-q3-2020-recall-brake-pedal-plate-risk-of-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #20V786000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V786000).
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 Audi Q3 vehicles due to a brake pedal plate that can bend or detach, increasing crash risk, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Dec. 16, 2020. Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pedal free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Audi Q3, 2020
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.
The hazard
A bent or detached brake pedal plate decreases the contact area for the driver's foot and increases the risk of a crash. The brake pedal plate can bend or detach under the pressure applied during sudden stopping, according to NHTSA records.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has 276 other recalls on record since 2014-10-20. Other recent recalls include the 2026-10-23 Volkswagen Audi Q3 (2019) Steering Recall and the 2026-09-30 Volkswagen ID.4 Recall. NHTSA has received 66 owner complaints for the 2020 AUDI Q3, with the latest received on 2026-10-07.
How to tell if you have this one
This recall affects 2020 Audi Q3 vehicles. The issue was first identified in January 2021 and is part of Volkswagen's recall number 46i7.
Brand
Audi
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Audi Customer Service
Call 1-800-253-2834 to schedule a brake pedal inspection and repair at no cost.
Have Brakes Inspected
Dealers will inspect the weld between the brake pedal and plate and replace the entire brake pedal if necessary.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says 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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 27 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Audi
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V786000 — Audi Q3 (2020) Recall: Brake Pedal Plate Risk of Crash
Hello,
I own a Audi Q3 (2020) Recall: Brake Pedal Plate Risk of Crash that is covered by recall 20V786000 from Audi.
The official recall notice states: 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.
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.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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