Audi Q3 Recall R/2017/218: Brake Lights May Fail When The Electronic Parking Brake Is Operated, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Jul 2017
- Launched
- 17,074
- vehicles in the UK
- 45G6
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled Q3 vehicles built between 1 October 2014 and 30 September 2016. Due to a software error the brake lights may not function during an emergency operation of the electronic parking brake. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles update software to correct this. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a software error the brake lights may not function during an emergency operation of the electronic parking brake. The normal foundation brake lights will still function as intended.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE LIGHTS MAY FAIL WHEN THE ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE IS OPERATED Defect: Due to a software error the brake lights may not function during an emergency operation of the electronic parking brake. The normal foundation brake lights will still function as intended. Remedy: On affected vehicles update software to correct this.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: brake lights may fail when the electronic parking brake is operated.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles update software to correct this. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Q3 built between 1 October 2014 and 30 September 2016 may be included. Audi estimates 17,074 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Audi, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Audi.
- Book with any franchised Audi dealer, quoting the campaign code 45G6 or the DVSA reference R/2017/218. See how to get a Audi recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2017/190 on 20 Jun 2017, for abs/esc system may fail. The one launched after it was R/2017/311 on 17 Nov 2017, for rear hub carriers not manufactured to correct standard. You can also see every Audi recall, the Audi Q3 recall history, all recalls launched in 2017 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/218, launched 7 July 2017. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.