NHTSA recall 22V-516 (22V516000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported July 20, 2022 - about 49,443 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 22V516000
- Also written as
- 22V-516
- Manufacturer number
- 20DR
- Reported
- July 20, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- ~49,443
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
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 is dangerous
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 22V-516 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 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.