NHTSA recall 15V-019 (15V019000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported January 20, 2015 - about 26,008 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V019000
- Also written as
- 15V-019
- Manufacturer number
- Audi: 24AP/VW: 24BK
- Reported
- January 20, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~26,008
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 1-800-822-2834 or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 24AP for Audi customers and 24BK for Volkswagen customers.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-019 when calling a dealer.
Affected 6 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.