Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The suction jet pump in your vehicle's fuel tank helps control fuel vapors. In some 2015-2020 models, the seal in this pump can wear out, allowing fuel to leak into the air system and potentially escape through the charcoal canister.
Risk if Unfixed
If fuel leaks out of the tank and an ignition source is present, it could ignite and cause a fire. This is a serious risk that could lead to property damage or injury.
Free Fix
Your Audi or Volkswagen dealer will replace the faulty suction pump with a new one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive your recall notice, and be sure to let them know if your vehicle was previously recalled under 16V-647 so they can complete the new fix.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed on August 13, 2024. 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 VW: 20UF/Audi: 20YF. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-647 will need to have the new remedy completed. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 16V-647.
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