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Passenger car (Audi) · Q3

Due to irregularities in the manufacturing process, the seat belts may not be properly secured to the vehicle body. In such cases, the restraint effectiveness of the affected seat belts cannot be relied upon,…

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Date
2026-10-09
Country
Germany
Brand
Audi
Product
Passenger car
Classification
injuries
Category
Vehicles
Source
EU Safety Gate

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What to do

  1. Check whether your vehicle is affected by entering its VIN (vehicle identification number) on the manufacturer's or the agency's recall lookup.
  2. Contact a dealer to book the repair. Recall repairs are normally free of charge.
  3. If the notice says not to drive or to park outside, follow that until the repair is done.

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