Vehicle recall 20V644000 · October 19, 2020
2020 Audi Q3
The driver's seat frame may have incorrectly been bolted to the seat rail.
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 one 2020 Audi Q3 vehicle. The driver's seat frame may have incorrectly been bolted to the seat rail.
- Consequence
- 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.
- 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
- 20V644000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 19, 2020
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 72L4
- Owner notification
- November 10, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats › Critical fasteners; Seats
Vehicles covered
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