The fuel tank ventilation valve in your Audi A3, TT, or TT Roadster is a small part that helps prevent fuel from leaking out. It failed to meet safety standards, which means it could leak fuel in extreme situations.
Risk if Unfixed
If fuel leaks out while you're driving, it could ignite from an ignition source, causing a vehicle fire. This is a serious risk, and you should take immediate action.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty fuel tank ventilation valve with a new, improved one – completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 AUDI A3, TT, AND TT ROADSTER PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 AND AUGUST 26, 2009. THE CLOSING FORCE OF AN INTERNAL SPRING OF THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE IS NOT ADEQUATE ENOUGH TO HOLD THE VALVE CLOSED UNDER EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS POSSIBLY ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Original — Remedy
VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUDI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE WITH AN IMPROVED VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-253-2834.
The driver's side air bag in your vehicle is designed to deploy in the event of a crash to protect you. However, in some 2006-2013 Audi models, the air bag's inflator could burst and send metal fragments flying, putting you and others at risk.
Risk if Unfixed
If the driver's air bag inflator explodes during a crash, metal fragments could hit you or a passenger, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Audi will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a safer one, at no cost to you. Your Audi dealer will perform the repair as soon as possible, so schedule an appointment as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R6. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
The driver's airbag in your vehicle is designed to deploy in a crash to keep you safe. However, in some 2005-2013 Audi A3, 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet, and 2006 Volkswagen Passat models, the airbag inflator could fail and rupture.
Risk if Unfixed
If a car crash happens and the airbag deploys, the inflator could burst, sending sharp metal pieces into you or your passengers, potentially causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new one, at no cost to you. This repair is free, so be sure to schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
