What the source says
The documented condition
NHTSA campaign 16V642000 includes certain 2015 to 2017 Audi Q3 vehicles. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Source component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Compare the pattern
Symptoms and vehicle scope
Words owners may use
- dashboard lit up with warnings
- car electronics stopped working
- screen keeps rebooting
- car will not start after update
- electrical problem with no warning
- software recall
Symptoms in the record
- Warning messages, a blank display, a no-start condition or loss of a vehicle function may occur
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and limits
- 2015 to 2017 Audi Q3
- NHTSA campaign 16V642000
- The manufacturer filing lists 79,895 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Mileage context
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
Open the documents behind this record.
NHTSA safety recall · 16V642000 · Sep 6, 2016
Official campaign record for Audi Q3
NHTSA campaign data lists the defect, safety consequence and manufacturer remedy. The manufacturer filing lists 79,895 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
Repair paths and safe checks
Match the action to the evidence.
Use the official recall remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
Check the complete VIN before arranging work
Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.
A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.
Record reviewed in the source on August 3, 2026. Confirm the current document and VIN instructions before arranging work.