Audi recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Audi Q7 and 2009-2012 Audi Q5 vehicles, previously repaired under NHTSA recall 16V-660. These vehicles were previously repaired with an interim repair of installing butyl tape to the fuel pump flange, until replacement remedy parts became available.
What could happen
The butyl tape may not prevent fuel from leaking. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange and install butyl tape, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BJ.
Vehicles covered
- Audi Q5 2009–2012
- Audi Q7 2007–2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V818000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 19, 2018
- Owners notified
- Dec 28, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 5,987
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 21, 2008 to Aug 21, 2012
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
- Maker's own recall number
- 20BJ
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
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- Audi recall: Engine May 7, 2025
- Audi recall: Electrical system Feb 12, 2025
- Audi recall: Electrical system Nov 27, 2024
- Audi recall: Air bags Apr 3, 2024
- Audi recall: Electrical system Dec 13, 2023
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.