Audi recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The fuel hose quick connector may detach from the fuel supply line in the engine bay, resulting in a fuel leak.
What could happen
A fuel leak in the engine compartment can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the fuel line connection, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BK.
Vehicles covered
- Audi A3 Cabriolet 2018
- Audi Tt Roadster 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V863000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 5, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jan 11, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,104
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 12, 2018 to Apr 17, 2018
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Maker's own recall number
- 20BK
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
- Audi recall: Air bags Jun 19, 2019
- Audi recall: Seats Feb 13, 2019
- Audi / Volkswagen recall: Seats Nov 14, 2018
- Audi recall: Engine and engine cooling Aug 16, 2017
- Audi recall: Equipment Apr 26, 2017
- Audi recall: Air bags Mar 22, 2017
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.