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.
A bent or detached brake pedal plate decreases the contact area for the driver's foot and increases the risk of a crash.
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.
The brake pedal plate can bend or detach when the driver applies sudden braking force. This reduces the contact area for the driver's foot, potentially causing the pedal to become unresponsive during critical stops.
Owners of 2020 Audi Q3 vehicles are affected. Drivers who frequently stop suddenly or in emergency situations are at higher risk.
This recall affects 2020 Audi Q3 vehicles. The issue was first identified in January 2021 and is part of Volkswagen's recall number 46i7.
Call 1-800-253-2834 to schedule a brake pedal inspection and repair at no cost.
Dealers will inspect the weld between the brake pedal and plate and replace the entire brake pedal if necessary.
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.
The brake pedal plate can bend or detach during sudden stops, reducing contact area for the driver's foot and increasing crash risk.
This recall affects 2020 Audi Q3 vehicles. The issue was first identified in January 2021 and is part of Volkswagen's recall number 46i7.
The recall began January 12, 2021, but there is no specific deadline for the repair.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V786000 — Audi Audi Hello, I own a Audi 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.
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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.
