Audi recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Audi A6 and A7 vehicles. The fuel line has a compression point that can weaken, potentially resulting in a fuel leak.
What could happen
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-888-237-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AR.
Vehicles covered
- Audi A6 2012–2014
- Audi A7 2012–2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V781000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 6, 2017
- Owners notified
- Feb 5, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 48,693
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 28, 2011 to Sep 13, 2013
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Maker's own recall number
- 20AR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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- Audi recall: Back over prevention Dec 19, 2025
- Audi recall: Seat belts Dec 19, 2025
- Audi recall: Electrical system Mar 31, 2025
- Audi recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Aug 25, 2023
- Audi recall: Electrical system Nov 21, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.