Vehicle recall 21V027000 · January 27, 2021
2019 Audi Q3
Production deviation in the belt pully can prevent the circlip from properly engaging the steering rack.
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 2019 Audi Q3 vehicle. Production deviation in the belt pully can prevent the circlip from properly engaging the steering rack.
- Consequence
- The circlip can detach and catch on surrounding components, causing the steering system to lock and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
- 21V027000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 27, 2021
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 48P7
- Owner notification
- February 28, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Critical fasteners
Vehicles covered
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