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2019–2021 Audi Q7, Audi Q8: Fuel System, Gasoline recall

NHTSA campaign 22V516000 · 49K units potentially affected · filed Jul 20, 2022

What's wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi Q8, and 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. A component inside the fuel pump may break, causing the fuel pump to fail.

Why it matters

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DR.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
22V516000
Manufacturer no.
20DR
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Units affected
49,443
Report received
Jul 20, 2022
Owner letters
Dec 22, 2022
Type
Vehicle

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