Audi Q3: brake pedal plate can bend or fall off
high How serious is it? About this label
This is serious because it affects braking in an emergency stop, and while the notice does not tell owners to stop driving, you should get the pedal inspected promptly.
What's wrong, in plain English
On certain 2020 Audi Q3 vehicles, the flat plate on the face of the brake pedal — the part your foot actually presses — can bend or come off when you push hard on the brakes during a sudden stop. If that happens, there is less surface for your foot to press against, which can make it harder to brake the way you expect. Audi dealers will check the weld holding the plate to the pedal and replace the whole brake pedal if needed.
What you should do
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Audi — official Audi recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-253-2834
The bigger picture
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Official notice
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
- Summary
- 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.
- Safety risk
- A bent or detached brake pedal plate decreases the contact area for the driver's foot and increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.