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US recalls (1)
Exterior lighting: turn signal
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
Lights and instruments
2019-05-23 · campaign 2019-241
Issue:
On certain vehicles, if the front turn signal light fails, the driver would not be alerted by a fast-flashing turn signal indicator. Canadian regulations require this to happen so a driver knows when a turn signal light is not working.
Safety Risk:
A loss of turn signal function, without a warning to the driver, could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the body control module software.
Owner complaints (26)
Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Audi Q3. Among 13 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 15).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Unknown or other | 7 | |
| Engine | 7 | |
| Electrical system | 6 | |
| Air bags | 4 | |
| Tires | 2 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Service brakes | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Audi Q3.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2018 Audi Q3 SUV AWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2018 Audi Q3 SUV FWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2018 Audi Q3 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Q3 2.0 L Automatic (S6) | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,550 |
| Q3 quattro 2.0 L Automatic (S6) | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,550 |
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