Audi recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous and leak fuel.
What could happen
Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of fire.
The fix
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will install a fuel pressure damper, free of charge. The recall began February 21, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BM.
Vehicles covered
- Audi A8 2013–2016
- Audi S8 2013–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V057000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 28, 2019
- Owners notified
- Feb 21, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 8,985
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 27, 2012 to Mar 26, 2014
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Maker's own recall number
- 20BM
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: Back over prevention Dec 19, 2025
- Audi recall: Electrical system Mar 31, 2025
- Audi recall: Air bags Apr 3, 2024
- Audi recall: Electrical system Dec 13, 2023
- Audi recall: Air bags Feb 15, 2023
- Audi recall: Equipment Oct 26, 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.