The fuel injector line in your diesel engine is like a hose that delivers fuel to one of your cylinders. In certain 2009-2012 Jetta, Golf, and Audi A3 models, this line can vibrate at the same frequency as the fuel pulses, causing it to crack and leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel line develops cracks, it could leak fuel. If there's an ignition source nearby, like a spark from the engine, it could catch fire, putting you and others at risk of serious injury or a vehicle fire.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty fuel injector line with a reinforced one and install vibration dampers on all the lines to prevent this issue. This repair is completely free of charge, and you'll be notified when to schedule it.
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Original — What Happened
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2009-2012 JETTA AND JETTA SPORTWAGEN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2008 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 AUDI A3 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L TDI COMMON RAIL DIESEL ENGINE/CLEAN DIESEL ENGINE. THE FUEL INJECTION PULSES COULD COINCIDE WITH THE NATURAL FREQUENCY OF THE INJECTOR LINE #2, IN SPECIFIC LOAD AND RPM CONDITIONS. THIS RESONANCE CREATES ADDITIONAL STRESS IN THE FUEL LINE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
DUE TO THE RESONANCE CONDITION, INJECTOR LINE NUMBER 2 COULD DEVELOP SMALL CRACKS WHICH COULD LEAD TO FUEL LEAKAGE. LEAKING FUEL IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, MAY LEAD TO A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
VOLKSWAGEN WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED FUEL INJECTOR LINE FOR THE NUMBER 2 CYLINDER ON CERTAIN VEHICLES AND WILL INSTALL VIBRATION DAMPERS ON ALL OF THE INJECTOR LINES. VOLKSWAGEN AND AUDI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS TO HAVE THE VEHICLES REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
The air bag in your vehicle is a safety device that deploys in a crash to cushion the impact. In some 2012-2015 Passat, Golf, and Audi A3 diesel models, the driver's side air bag inflator may not last as long as it should, potentially failing in extreme conditions.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator fails, it could explode and send sharp metal fragments into the driver or passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will replace the faulty air bag inflator for free. Your dealer will swap it out with a new one at no cost to you, and you'll be notified when the repair is ready.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Passat, 2011-2014 Golf A6, and 2011-2013 Audi A3 diesel vehicles, thought to have been previously repaired under one of the Takata air bag recalls. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp 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 side air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69R6, 69Q8, 69Q9, and 69Y5.
Your vehicle's driver's side airbag is a safety feature that deploys in a crash to protect you. In some 2006-2013 Audi models, the airbag's inflator might not work correctly and could burst apart when deployed.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag's inflator explodes in a crash, it could send sharp metal fragments towards you and your passengers, leading to serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Audi will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a safer one at no cost to you. Your dealer will take care of the repair, and you should schedule it as soon as possible after receiving the recall notice.
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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 air bag inflator in your vehicle is the part that makes the front air bag deploy in a crash. In certain affected 2005-2013 Audi and 2006 Volkswagen models, this inflator can burst apart and send metal shards flying towards you.
Risk if Unfixed
If your air bag inflator ruptures in a crash, metal fragments could hit you or other passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a safer one at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get 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.
