THE CAR AND TRUCK FLEET AND LEASING MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling approximately 23,241 2016 to 2018 Audi Q3 vehicles equipped with LED headlights for a turn single issue.
Audi's 2019 Q3 will enter its second generation as a larger compact SUV with more interior space and driver-assisting features, Audi announced as it unveiled the vehicle in Germany on July 25.
The recall, expected to get under way this month, covers nearly 25,000 compact SUVs in the 2016 and 2017 model years.
The recall covers nearly 80,000 cars in need of revised software to control the side marker lights.
The compact SUV scores the highest rating possible in five IIHS crashworthiness categories.
The Audi Q3 SUV has been named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The vehicle performed well in the demanding IIHS small overlap front crash test, as shown in this video. For the full story, click here.
The Audi Q3, a luxury SUV, is expected to compete with the BMW X1, Lexus NX 200t and Mercedes- Benz GLA-Class.
Audi's Q3 compact luxury SUV will get a mid-cycle refresh for the 2016 model year to offer a wider array of standard features, including front and rear parking sensors with a rear-view camera, as well as updated exterior styling.
The recall, which affects 3,646 sedans in the 2015 model year, will allow dealers to update the sunroof control module to eliminate an injury risk.
The 2015 Q3 compact SUV is powered by a direct-injected 200 hp, 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces up to 207 lb.-ft. of torque. The Q3 is available both with front-wheel drive and Quattro all-wheel drive.