Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V057000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-01-28.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V057000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
8,985
Reported to NHTSA
2019-01-28
Owners notified
2019-02-21

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Scope of coverage

8 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Audi A82016 2015 2014 2013
Audi S82016 2015 2014 2013

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.