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Audi volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

NHTSA campaign 21V-027 · Reported January 27, 2021 · 1 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Audi Q3
VEHICLES AFFECTED
1
REMEDY
Audi will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the steering rack, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the steering critical fasteners. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling one 2019 Audi Q3 vehicle. Production deviation in the belt pully can prevent the circlip from properly engaging the steering rack.

WHY IT MATTERS

The circlip can detach and catch on surrounding components, causing the steering system to lock and increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Audi will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the steering rack, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-027.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2019Audi Q3

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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