NHTSA Campaign 17V298000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported May 3, 2017 · 240,487 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that 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 replace the fuel pump flange if cracks are present. Flanges that do not have cracks will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Z8. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-660.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDI | Q5 | 2013 | 240,487 |
| AUDI | Q5 | 2014 | 240,487 |
| AUDI | Q5 | 2015 | 240,487 |
| AUDI | Q5 | 2016 | 240,487 |
| AUDI | Q5 | 2017 | 240,487 |
| AUDI | Q7 | 2013 | 240,487 |
| AUDI | Q7 | 2014 | 240,487 |
| AUDI | Q7 | 2015 | 240,487 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V298000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.