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- EXTERIOR 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some 2016-2018 Audi Q3 vehicles with LED headlights may have a front turn signal that stops working without the dashboard indicator lighting up. Because the driver is not alerted to the failure, they may turn or change lanes without signaling, which raises the risk of a crash. The vehicles also do not meet federal lighting safety requirements (FMVSS 108).
Audi will notify affected owners, and an authorized dealer will update the vehicle's body control module (BCM) at no cost to the owner. Owners can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 and reference recall number 97DK.
Check whether your vehicle is affected by entering your VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup site or with your Audi dealer, and schedule the free repair if a recall is open.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi Q3 | 201620172018 |
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