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2015 Audi Q3 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Audi Q3. The most recent was reported on September 6, 2016. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: Q3.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Audi Q3, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
16V642000September 6, 2016Electrical System › Software
15V200000April 3, 2015Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

Systems involved: Electrical System (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Visibility (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 16V642000Manufacturer no. 97CB

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA
September 6, 2016
Owner notification
November 1, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
79,895 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Audi Q3
April 14, 2014 – June 29, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
Q3

Components: Electrical System › Software; Exterior Lighting

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V642000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V200000Manufacturer no. 60C1

Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
April 3, 2015
Owner notification
April 13, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
3,646 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Audi Q3
April 4, 2014 – November 5, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record
Q3

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Audi Q3 vehicles manufactured April 4, 2014, to November 5, 2014. If the vehicle is turned off while the sunroof is closing, the sunroof may continue to close instead of stopping. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems."

Safety risk

If the sunroof is closing while the vehicle is shut off and a vehicle occupant is in its path, there is an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the sunroof control module software, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60C1.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V200000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: September 6, 2016.