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Recall: Audi Q3 over a poorly welded joint in seat belt pretensioner

Audi is recalling Q3 models (15.10.2025 – 05.06.2026) because a joint on the pyrotechnic gas generator in the front seat belt pretensioners may not have been properly welded, so small parts could detach in a crash.

Published Source: EU Safety Gate Issued by: Njemačka (Safety Gate)
Recall: Audi Q3 over a poorly welded joint in seat belt pretensioner
Audi, Q3
Source: EU Safety Gate
Why it was recalled Poorly welded joint in seat belt pretensioner, injury risk
What to do If you own an Audi Q3 from the 15.10.2025 – 05.06.2026 series, contact Audi for a free repair under the voluntary recall.

Products 1

Q3 Audi
LOT / batch
15.10.2025 - 05.06.2026

The EU Safety Gate system (reference SR/02287/26) published a recall on 13 August 2026, notified by Germany. It concerns the passenger car Audi Q3, model e1*2018/858*00543* (FJ), made in Germany, barcode 68GG.

The product was found on the market in Croatia by its authorities; it was also found by the authorities of Estonia, France, Hungary, Ireland, Sweden and Slovenia.

Reason for the recall: a joint on the pyrotechnic gas generator in the front seat belt pretensioners may not have been properly welded. In the event of an accident, small parts could detach, increasing the risk of injury to passengers. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers.

The manufacturer launched a voluntary recall from consumers from 17 July 2026. For more information, contact Audi.

Data source Europska komisija – Safety Gate (sustav brzog uzbunjivanja za opasne neprehrambene proizvode) (EU Safety Gate) Original notice

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