Every 2017 Audi Q3 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 19V385000
May 23, 2019Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Audi Q3 vehicles equipped with LED headlights. An inoperable front turn signal may not illuminate an indicator, failing to alert the driver to the issue. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- Without an indicator informing the driver of an inoperable turn signal, the driver may turn or change lanes without a signal, increasing the risk of crash.
- Fix
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the body control module (BCM), free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97DK.
Full recall details for 19V385000 →Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 17V400000
Jun 26, 2017Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- A vehicle approaching from behind may not have any warning that the vehicle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 17V400000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 16V642000
Jun 9, 2016Electrical System:Software
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97CB.
Full recall details for 16V642000 →
2017 Audi Q3 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Audi Q3. Audi has issued at least 608 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Air Bags2
- Engine2
- Unknown Or Other2
- Steering1
- Suspension1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (199)
- Electrical System (137)
- Unknown Or Other (68)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (41)
- Structure (39)
- Service Brakes (32)
Read Audi Q3 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Audi Q3. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“Local state inspection/repair shop found both front coil springs broken. Car has approximately 60,000 miles. Cost to repair $1600.00.”
2017 AUDI Q3Jun 18, 2026 · PA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11745109
“pistons and/or piston rings cause excessive oil consumption, which can lead to the engine catching on fire. This triggers certain sensors in the car "EPC" "Check engine" and "Turn vehicle off now due to low oil pressure" These sensors turn off and on, which is highly risky.”
2017 AUDI Q3Nov 6, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11623793
“Car is burning oil at a very rapid pace and is causing knocking and seizing of engine. I had my oil changed recently (10K miles I'm supposed to have prior to my next) it was empty after I drove less then 1,000”
2017 AUDI Q3Apr 21, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11584325
“The contact owns a 2017 Audi Q3. The contact stated that while her daughter was reversing at an undisclosed speed, the horn inadvertently activated and the contact had to disconnect the clock spring fuse to deactivate the horn. Additionally, the steering wheel made clicking noises while turning.”
2017 AUDI Q3May 13, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11464579
“I lost control over all the functions on my steering wheel, including the horn and the drivers air bag. My mechanic told me, that I needed a new "Clockspring".”
2017 AUDI Q3May 5, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11463435
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