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NHTSA Campaign 19V057000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported Jan 28, 2019 · 8,985 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
AUDI A8 2013 8,985
AUDI A8 2014 8,985
AUDI A8 2015 8,985
AUDI A8 2016 8,985
AUDI S8 2013 8,985
AUDI S8 2014 8,985
AUDI S8 2015 8,985
AUDI S8 2016 8,985

Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V057000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.