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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 16V642📅 Sep 6, 2016

2015–2017 Audi Q3 & 2016–2017 Audi TT Roadster + 3 more recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. 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."

💥 The risk

If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97CB.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
16V642000
Manufacturer recall #
97CB
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
79,895
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Owner phone
1-800-253-2834
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 1, 2016
Built
Mar 10, 2016 – May 18, 2016
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V642 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V642?

2015–2017 Audi Q3 & 2016–2017 Audi TT Roadster + 3 more. 79,895 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Audi dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-253-2834.