Audi Q3 Recall R/2019/260: Failure Of The Front LED Turn Signal, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 7 Aug 2019
- Launched
- 45,677
- vehicles in the UK
- 97DK
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled Q3 vehicles built between 20 December 2014 and 30 July 2018. A failure of the front LED turn signal may not always be detected in certain circumstances. The recall notice describes the fix as: a software update of the on-board supply control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A failure of the front LED turn signal may not always be detected in certain circumstances.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FAILURE OF THE FRONT LED TURN SIGNAL Defect: A failure of the front LED turn signal may not always be detected in certain circumstances Remedy: A software update of the on-board supply control unit
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: failure of the front LED turn signal.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: a software update of the on-board supply control unit. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Q3 built between 20 December 2014 and 30 July 2018 may be included. Audi estimates 45,677 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 97DK or the DVSA reference R/2019/260. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3Checking lap belt tensioner | Urgent | R/2026/325 | |
| Q3Replacement front seat belt | Urgent | R/2026/292 | |
| Q3, Q7, Q8A weld seam on the outer backrest frame of the front seats may not have been made correctly | Low | R/2023/331 | |
| Q3Certain vehicles may have been fitted with a rear window which does not conform to the manufacturer s quality requirements | Low | R/2022/354 | |
| Q3, TTThe design trim on the power unit can become detached from its retainers | Low | R/2022/073 |
This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2019/234 on 22 Jul 2019, for head restraint mounting may not be correctly welded to rear seat outer backrest frame. The one launched after it was R/2019/263 on 9 Aug 2019, for the camshaft adjuster belt pulley may break or the housing bolts may come loose. You can also see every Audi recall, the Audi Q3 recall history and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/260, launched 7 August 2019. 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.