🧸 Product FR November 15, 2021

audi — q3, q3 rs voiture de tourisme

le système de retenue de la ceinture de sécurité ne peut fonctionner que dans une mesure limitée en cas de freinage brutal ou d’inclinaison latérale du véhicule. cela entraînera un risque accru de blessures.

In the Audi Q3 and Q3 RS, the seatbelt restraint system may not work fully during hard braking or sharp side tilts, increasing injury risk.

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 1767 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.

📈 Timeline

121 days in total

May 19, 2026 September 17, 2026

Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is about some Audi Q3 and Q3 RS cars. The seat-belt system may not work well when the car stops suddenly or leans to the side.

What's happening? Audi has fixed this problem. They will repair the seat-belt system for free.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive one of these cars in France, this could affect you.

What should I do? Take your car to an Audi dealer to have the seat-belt system checked or fixed. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have questions about safety.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)

Brand(s) / product name(s)

audi

Agency-published detail

Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · le système de retenue de la ceinture de sécurité ne peut fonctionner que dans une mesure limitée en cas de freinage brutal ou d’inclinaison latérale du véhicule. cela entraînera un risque accru de blessures.

First published

November 15, 2021

Last refreshed by us

3 months ago

Severity (as classified)

Medium

Official source

https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48681/rapex

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📋 Quick facts

Status

Archived (older alert)

Affects

First detected by us

May 19, 2026

Agency-reported start

November 15, 2021

Days active

121

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?

audi — q3, q3 rs voiture de tourisme. In the Audi Q3 and Q3 RS, the seatbelt restraint system may not work fully during hard braking or sharp side tilts, increasing injury risk.

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on November 15, 2021 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).

▸ Which countries are affected?

The alert applies to France.

▸ How serious is this alert?

Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.

▸ What should I do?

If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.

▸ Where can I find the official notice?

The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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