NHTSA recall 20V-786: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported December 16, 2020 · 1 affected model year

Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

20V-786
December 16, 2020 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Audi Q3 vehicles. The brake pedal plate can bend or detach under the pressure applied during sudden stopping.
Safety risk
A bent or detached brake pedal plate decreases the contact area for the driver's foot and increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the weld between the brake pedal and the brake pedal plate and, as necessary, replace the entire brake pedal, free of charge. The recall began January 12, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46i7.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number20V786000
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report dateDecember 16, 2020
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals and Linkages
Fixed over the airNo

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.

View on NHTSA.gov ↗

Affected vehicles

2020 Audi Q33 recalls total

Related service brakes, hydraulic recalls

Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

26V-240
April 15, 2026 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 2021 Audi E-Tron, 2020 Audi E-Tron

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Audi E-Tron Quattro, 2020-2023 Audi E-Tron Sportback, 2024 Q8 E-Tron, Q8 Sportback E-Tron, SQ8 E-Tron, and SQ8 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

24V-621
August 19, 2024 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 2019 Audi E-Tron

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Audi E-Tron and 2020-2024 Audi E-Tron Sportback vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

23V-601
August 25, 2023 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 2021 Audi A6 Allroad, 2021 Audi A6, 2021 Audi S7, 2021 Audi A7 +4 more

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, RS7, RS6 Avant, A6 Allroad, 2019-2021 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. An incorrectly labeled brake fluid cap may have been installed, which can result in the use of the wrong type of brake fluid.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

21V-707
September 13, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 2021 Audi E-Tron

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi E-Tron Quattro and E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles. Corrosion in the brake booster may cause the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), speedometer display, and brake assist to stop functioning.

All service brakes, hydraulic recalls →