NHTSA recall 19V-385 (19V385000)
exterior lighting recall reported May 23, 2019 - about 23,241 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V385000
- Also written as
- 19V-385
- Manufacturer number
- 97DK
- Reported
- May 23, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~23,241
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-385 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.