Audi recall: Steering
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
The circlip can detach and catch on surrounding components, causing the steering system to lock and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Audi will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall was completed February 28, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 48P7.
Vehicles covered
- Audi Q3 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V027000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 27, 2021
- Owners notified
- Feb 28, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Critical fasteners
- Maker's own recall number
- 48P7
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Audi / Volkswagen recall: Steering Sep 11, 2026
- Audi recall: Visibility Apr 1, 2026
- Audi / Volkswagen recall: Back over prevention Feb 12, 2025
- Audi recall: Air bags Apr 3, 2024
- Audi / Volkswagen recall: Tires Oct 31, 2022
- Audi recall: Equipment Oct 26, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.