Vehicle recall 19V385000 · May 23, 2019
2016-2018 Audi Q3
An inoperable front turn signal may not illuminate an indicator, failing to alert the driver to the issue.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V385000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 23, 2019
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 97DK
- Owner notification
- June 21, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 23,241
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal
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