Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking; exterior lighting: brake lights (Audi)
Vehicle recall 17V-400. NHTSA received Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.’s report on Jun 26, 2017.
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NHTSA received Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.’s report on Jun 26, 2017. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 19, 2026.
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What’s wrong with it?
A vehicle approaching from behind may not have any warning that the vehicle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
(Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Audi Q3 vehicles.
If the parking brake is used during emergency braking, the brake lights on the vehicle will not activate.
As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.”
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
- NHTSA’s part: Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking.
- NHTSA’s part: Exterior lighting: brake lights.
What should you do?
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 45G6.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: 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.
- Check a vehicle by its VIN at NHTSA: the recalls still open on it are listed there.
Which ones are recalled?
NHTSA counts 24,754 vehicles potentially involved, across everything this recall names.
Each model year opens its own page: every recall naming it, its owner complaints and its crash ratings.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
Who is recalling it?
- Made by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc..
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt. Owners’ complaints are counted on each vehicle’s page.
- Whether one vehicle or seat has been fixed: only its maker, or NHTSA’s lookup with a VIN, can say.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).
Released Oct 19, 2026 and checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 19, 2026.