Recall 15V-019
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2012 Audi A6 and 5 other models: Fuel system, gasoline (fuel injection system, fuel rail).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 15V-019
- Reported
- January 20, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 26,008 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles. In the affected vehicles the fuel injection system may experience a fuel leak.
The risk
A fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails and corresponding seals, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-[removed] or Volkswagen customer service at 1-[removed]. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 24AP for Audi customers and 24BK for Volkswagen customers.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]