NHTSA Recall 17V400000: Crash imminent braking (forward collision avoidance) and brake lights (exterior lighting)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 24,754 vehicles. It affects 2016–2017 Audi Q3.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V400000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 45G6 |
| Components | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE › CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS |
| Report received | June 26, 2017 |
| Owner notification | July 31, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
A vehicle approaching from behind may not have any warning that the vehicle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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 covered by recall 17V400000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.