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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 22V516📅 Jul 21, 2022

2019–2021 Audi Q8 & 2020–2021 Audi Q7 recall: fuel system

⚠️ What's wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi Q8, and 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. A component inside the fuel pump may break, causing the fuel pump to fail.

💥 The risk

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DR.

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
22V516000
Manufacturer recall #
20DR
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
49,443
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Owner phone
1-800-253-2834
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 22, 2022
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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 22V516 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V516?

2019–2021 Audi Q8 & 2020–2021 Audi Q7. 49,443 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Audi dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-253-2834.