Volkswagen Group of America – Fuel Pump Flange May Crack Causing Fuel Leak

Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.


Report Received Date 05/03/2017
NHTSA ID 17V298000
Consequence Summary A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange if cracks are present. Flanges that do not have cracks will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Z8. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-660.
Recall Code 20Z8
Potentially Affected 240487
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V298000)