The bolt that attaches your steering rack to the subframe is a small metal rod that keeps your steering stable. In some 2018-2021 models, this bolt can corrode and break.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bolt breaks, the steering rack housing could crack, making it harder to control your vehicle's direction. This could lead to a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen dealer will replace the right-side steering rack mounting bolt for you, free of charge. Just wait for the recall notice and schedule the repair when you receive it.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A broken steering rack housing can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
Your vehicle's brake pedal plate may bend or detach while you're driving, which can affect how you control the brakes.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake pedal plate bends or detaches, it can make it harder for you to stop your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Audi will inspect and fix or replace the brake pedal for free, so you can drive your vehicle safely.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A bent or detached brake pedal plate decreases the contact area for the driver's foot and increases the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
Your 2020 Audi Q3's driver's seat frame might not be securely attached to the seat rail.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, the seat could come loose in a crash, putting you at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Audi will contact you to schedule a free inspection and repair. If needed, they'll replace the seat structure at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The incorrect bolt connection could fail, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Original — 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.
