Audi Q3 Brake Pedal Plate May Bend Or Detach
high How serious is it? About this label
A bent or detached brake pedal plate reduces the contact area for the driver's foot, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 20V786000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Part affected | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2020 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Some Audi Q3 vehicles have a brake pedal plate, the part the driver presses to brake, that can bend or come loose when pressed hard during sudden stopping. If the plate bends or detaches, there is less surface area for the driver's foot to press against, making it harder to apply the brakes fully and consistently, which can affect how well the vehicle responds when the driver needs to stop.
What you should do
2. Contact an Audi dealer to schedule an inspection; Audi customer service can be reached at 1-800-253-2834.
3. The repair is free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 20V786000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Audi — official Audi recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-253-2834
The bigger picture
- Audi Brake Recalls Cover Pedal Detachment and Reduced Braking · all 8 Audi recalls in this area
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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.