NHTSA Campaign 16V660000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported Sep 13, 2016 · 143,214 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Audi Q5, and 2007-2012 Audi Q7 vehicles equipped with gasoline engines. The fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flange, replacing any flanges that are cracked. If the flange is not cracked, dealers will clean the pump flange and install a butyl rubber band to protect the pump. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20W9.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDI | Q5 | 2009 | 143,214 |
| AUDI | Q5 | 2010 | 143,214 |
| AUDI | Q5 | 2011 | 143,214 |
| AUDI | Q5 | 2012 | 143,214 |
| AUDI | Q7 | 2007 | 143,214 |
| AUDI | Q7 | 2008 | 143,214 |
| AUDI | Q7 | 2009 | 143,214 |
| AUDI | Q7 | 2010 | 143,214 |
| AUDI | Q7 | 2011 | 143,214 |
| AUDI | Q7 | 2012 | 143,214 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V660000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.