UK Vehicle Recall Check
The Q3 is Audi's best-selling compact SUV in the UK and shares its platform with the VW Tiguan, SEAT Ateca and Skoda Karoq — meaning recall campaigns frequently affect all four simultaneously.
Enter the vehicle's UK registration to begin.
Our combined check pulls the DVSA recall database, the SMMT manufacturer feed and the DVLA recall archive going back to 1992, so where a recall exists you get the live outstanding status, the recall description and every past campaign for the same model in one place.
The UK government's official recall register. Confirms whether a recall is outstanding for the vehicle.
Industry data from vehicle manufacturers. Typically includes the recall description, not just a flag.
Every UK recall campaign issued since 1992. Surfaces the historical campaigns for the same make and model alongside the live status.
Q3 recalls have largely tracked the VW Group MQB-platform campaigns covering the Tiguan, Ateca and Karoq — including the EA189 emissions service action on diesel cars and several smaller actions covering fuel system, seatbelts and electrical components. Audi UK's SMMT coverage tends to include descriptive recall data, so the combined check returns clear information against any UK Q3 VIN.
The recall check is run against the vehicle's VIN, so every UK generation is covered regardless of age. The list below is for reference.
8U
2011–2018
F3
2018–present
Built on the VW Group MQB platform, shared with the SEAT Ateca, Skoda Karoq and VW Tiguan. Includes the Q3 Sportback.
A non-exhaustive editorial summary of recent UK safety campaigns. Run a check to see whether any of these apply to a specific vehicle.
F3 Q3 panoramic sunroof glass bonding concern on a batch of cars where the glass could, in rare cases, detach. Shared action with the VW Tiguan and SEAT Ateca.
F3 Q3 rear axle bolt torque concern on early-production cars, similar to the Tiguan campaign of the same period.
EA189 diesel emissions service action on 1.6 and 2.0 TDI 8U Q3 cars. A free software update was applied.
DVLA-recorded safety recalls affecting the Audi Q3. Showing the most recent 9 matching entries — run a check on a specific registration to confirm whether any recall is outstanding for that vehicle.
| Date | Model | Concern |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Q3 | A weld seam on the outer backrest frame of the front seats may not have been made correctly. |
| Nov 2022 | Q3 | Certain vehicles may have been fitted with a rear window which does not conform to the manufacturer s quality requirements. |
| Apr 2022 | Q3 e-tron | THE FUSE IN THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT QUANTITY OF EXTINGUISHING SAND |
| Mar 2022 | Q3 | THE DESIGN TRIM ON THE POWER UNIT CAN BECOME DETACHED FROM ITS RETAINERS |
| Sept 2021 | Q3 | THE BOLTED CONNECTION ON THE INPUT ROD BETWEEN THE ELECTROMECHANICAL BRAKE SERVO AND BRAKE PEDAL CAN BE COME LOOSE |
| Oct 2020 | Q3 | SEAT FRAME MAY NOT BE BOLTED CORRECTLY TO THE RAIL ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES |
| Aug 2019 | Q3 | FAILURE OF THE FRONT LED TURN SIGNAL |
| Feb 2018 | Q3 | PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED |
| Jul 2017 | Q3 | BRAKE LIGHTS MAY FAIL WHEN THE ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE IS OPERATED |
Every Audi check returns the same structured response. Below are two examples. One with a recall outstanding, and one with a clear record.
1 recall found. Contact the manufacturer or a main dealer to arrange a free repair.
Vehicle
AB21ABC
Audi Q3
VIN ABCDE123456F78910
Recall details
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
Both the DVSA and SMMT databases were checked. Nothing currently outstanding for this VRM.
Vehicle
CD22XYZ
Audi Q3
VIN ZYXWV987654U32109
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
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Enter the vehicle's registration mark (VRM) and pay £1.99. We query the DVSA recall database and the SMMT manufacturer feed in a single request and return the combined result. For most Audi Q3 vehicles you'll see whether a recall is outstanding, the source database, and (where available) a description of the recall.
DVSA (the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) maintains the UK government's official recall register and flags whether a recall is outstanding. SMMT (the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) aggregates manufacturer-supplied data which often includes the recall description as well as the outstanding flag. Combining both maximises coverage and detail.
Both DVSA and SMMT data sources are continually updated as manufacturers report new safety campaigns. Each check returns a timestamp showing when the data was last verified for that vehicle.
Some vehicles aren't currently listed in either database (very new registrations, very old vehicles, grey imports, and certain commercial variants are the usual reasons). When that happens we'll show "Unknown" and direct you to the manufacturer's recall portal so you can confirm directly. A refund is available if you'd like one.
Contact any authorised franchised dealer for the brand. Manufacturers carry out safety recalls free of charge, regardless of who currently owns the vehicle and regardless of age. You'll typically need the vehicle's VIN; the report includes it where the database returns one.
No account is needed to start a check. After payment we'll email you a magic link so you can access the report any time, and a shareable link if you want to send the result to a buyer, seller, or dealer.
Yes. Q3 Sportback (the coupé-SUV variant) and RS Q3 are both registered in the UK as Q3 variants and share the Q3 VIN format and recall coverage.
Mechanically all four sit on the VW Group MQB platform and share most major components. Recall campaigns frequently affect all four at the same time, but each is registered and recalled separately under its own brand and VIN.
Yes. All RS variants and trim levels share the Q3 VIN format in the DVSA and SMMT databases.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered Audi.
Audi maintains an official recall lookup tool. Our combined check pulls from DVSA and SMMT to give you broader coverage, but you can also check the manufacturer's portal directly.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered manufacturer.