How many recalls does the 2018 Audi Q3 have?

1 open NHTSA safety recall are on record for the 2018 Audi Q3, alongside 31 owner complaints.

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2018 Audi Q3 Recalls & Complaints

open safety recall on record

Serious

31 owner complaints filed · Severity Index 0.00 · updated 2026-08-07

The recalls

Serious19V385000

Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal

Without an indicator informing the driver of an inoperable turn signal, the driver may turn or change lanes without a signal, raises the risk of crash.

Remedy & full details

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.

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."

Complaint volume

Volume alone is not a fault rate — popular vehicles attract more reports. Read it next to the severity mix below.

Complaints filed	31
Reporting a crash	0
Reporting a fire	0
Injuries reported	0
Deaths reported	0
Severity Index	0.00

Severity Index weights each complaint's reported outcome (death ×10, injury ×4, fire ×3, crash ×2) and divides by total complaints. It measures how severe reports are, not how often faults occur.

What owners report most

Unknown Or Other — 7 reports
Engine — 7 reports
Electrical System — 6 reports
Air Bags — 4 reports
Tires — 2 reports
Wheels — 1 reports
Service Brakes — 1 reports
Steering — 1 reports
Fuel System, Gasoline — 1 reports
Power Train — 1 reports

What to do

Find your 17-character VIN on the driver's door jamb or the base of the windscreen.
Check it against NHTSA's official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls — the authoritative record for your exact car.
Book the repair with any franchised dealer. Safety recall work is free, with no time limit and regardless of who owns the car now.

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Questions

Does an open recall mean the car is unsafe to drive?

Not usually. NHTSA issues a "do not drive" or "park outside" advisory when a defect is dangerous enough to keep you out of the car — those are flagged Critical above. Everything else should be repaired promptly but is not an immediate stop-driving order.

Do I pay for recall repairs?

No. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix a safety recall free of charge, including parts and labour, whether or not you are the original owner.

Why are there complaints but no recalls?

Complaints are unverified reports filed by owners. They can prompt an investigation, but many never become recalls — either the fault isn't safety-related or it isn't widespread.

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