Audi · Q3

When emergency braking is actuated using the EPB (electro-mechanical parking brake), the braking lights are not activated. Following traffic is not informed of the emergency braking operation and the resulting deceleration of the vehicle which could lead to an accident.

Published: 24 November 2017
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/1639/17
Model: Type-approval number: e1 * 2007/46 * 0591 * ...; Type: 8U S

Classification

Category: Motor vehicles
Risk type: Injuries
Country of origin: Germany

Product description

Passenger car.