Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesRecall 20V-786 · 2020 Audi Q3
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 20V-786 covers 313 2020 Audi Q3 for a service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on December 16, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q4) shows 97% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V786000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Audi Q3 vehicles. The brake pedal plate can bend or detach under the pressure applied during sudden stopping.
The risk
A bent or detached brake pedal plate decreases the contact area for the driver's foot and increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the weld between the brake pedal and the brake pedal plate and, as necessary, replace the entire brake pedal, free of charge. The recall began January 12, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46i7.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
97%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.