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2020 Audi Q3 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 66
Latest campaign: Sep 11, 2026

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Steering	1	Sep 11, 2026	26V590000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Dec 16, 2020	20V786000
Seats	1	Oct 19, 2020	20V644000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 11, 2026Latest campaign


Sep 11, 202626V590000	Steering A broken steering rack housing can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V590000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan, 2018-2019 Atlas, and 2019-2021 Audi Q3 vehicles. One of the bolts that attaches the steering rack to the subframe may corrode and break. If this happens, the steering rack housing can break. Risk A broken steering rack housing can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the right-side steering rack mounting bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 10, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 48LG and 48VT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 16, 2026. Campaign NHTSA 26V590000 · Sep 11, 2026
Dec 16, 202020V786000	Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages A bent or detached brake pedal plate decreases the contact area for the driver's foot and increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V786000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Audi Q3 vehicles. The brake pedal plate can bend or detach under the pressure applied during sudden stopping. Risk A bent or detached brake pedal plate decreases the contact area for the driver's foot and increases the risk of a crash. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 20V786000 · Dec 16, 2020
Oct 19, 202020V644000	Seats The incorrect bolt connection could fail, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V644000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling one 2020 Audi Q3 vehicle. The driver's seat frame may have incorrectly been bolted to the seat rail. Risk The incorrect bolt connection could fail, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Remedy Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolt connection and, as necessary, replace the seat structure, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72L4. Campaign NHTSA 20V644000 · Oct 19, 2020

Sep 11, 202626V590000

Steering

A broken steering rack housing can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V590000

What's wrong: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan, 2018-2019 Atlas, and 2019-2021 Audi Q3 vehicles. One of the bolts that attaches the steering rack to the subframe may corrode and break. If this happens, the steering rack housing can break.
Risk: A broken steering rack housing can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the right-side steering rack mounting bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 10, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 48LG and 48VT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 16, 2026.
Campaign: NHTSA 26V590000 · Sep 11, 2026

Dec 16, 202020V786000

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

A bent or detached brake pedal plate decreases the contact area for the driver's foot and increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V786000

What's wrong: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Audi Q3 vehicles. The brake pedal plate can bend or detach under the pressure applied during sudden stopping.
Risk: A bent or detached brake pedal plate decreases the contact area for the driver's foot and increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 20V786000 · Dec 16, 2020

Oct 19, 202020V644000

Seats

The incorrect bolt connection could fail, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V644000

What's wrong: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling one 2020 Audi Q3 vehicle. The driver's seat frame may have incorrectly been bolted to the seat rail.
Risk: The incorrect bolt connection could fail, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolt connection and, as necessary, replace the seat structure, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 72L4.
Campaign: NHTSA 20V644000 · Oct 19, 2020

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component66

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

66Complaints filed

3Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes
Electrical system	22	33	1
Engine	20	30	0
Unknown or other	18	27	0
Steering	11	17	1
Fuel/propulsion system	10	15	0
Power train	6	9	0
Vehicle speed control	6	9	0
Service brakes	5	8	0
Exterior lighting	4	6	0
Structure	4	6	0
Air bags	2	3	1
Tires	1	2	0
Visibility/wiper	1	2	0
Forward collision avoidance	1	2	1
Engine and engine cooling	1	2	0

2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Steering
“The contact owns a 2020 Audi Q3. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving 2 MPH, the vehicle started shaking, and there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle.”
Filed 10/07/2026 · ODI 11769677
Steering
“The contact owns a 2020 Audi Q3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V590000 (Steering); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted.”
Filed 09/16/2026 · ODI 11764695
Unknown or other
“The sunroof leaked during rain causing both known and unknown damage to electrical components in the overhead panel. Lights came on and went off intermittently.”
Filed 08/03/2026 · ODI 11754419

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2020 Audi Q3 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Audi Q3 have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Audi Q3. The most recent, 26V590000 (reported September 11, 2026), concerns steering. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Audi Q3?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 22 complaints out of 66 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 Audi Q3?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Audi dealer.

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