2012–2014 Audi A6 & 2012–2014 Audi A7 recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 The risk
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V781000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 20AR
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 48,693
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Owner phone
- 1-888-237-2834
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 5, 2018
- Built
- Mar 28, 2011 – Sep 13, 2013
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.