NHTSA recall 22V-673 (22V673000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported September 8, 2022 - about 13,004 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 22V673000
- Also written as
- 22V-673
- Manufacturer number
- 20DS
- Reported
- September 8, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- ~13,004
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Audi Q3 vehicles. The vent pipe within the fuel tank may have been damaged during fuel tank assembly.
Why it is dangerous
A damaged vent pipe may allow fuel to spill out of the filler neck when the fuel cap is opened, increasing the risk of an injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will inspect the internal vent pipe for damage and replace the charcoal canister and the fuel tank, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20DS.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 22V-673 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.