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.

Exterior Lighting — Turn Signal

Date Announced

MAY 23, 2019

Vehicles Affected

23,241

Audi Recall #

97DK

NHTSA Campaign #

19V385000

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."

Actions

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.

Documents (10)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: June 10, 2019 Repair Available – Compliance Recall 97DK / BCM Software
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - PRI
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-2
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Audi Date: July 10, 2019 Work Procedure Revised – Compliance Recall 97DK / BCM Software
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-4