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2016 AUDI A8 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Safety Recalls

Critical #19V057000 Plain English
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The fuel supply line in your Audi A8 or S8 is a tube that carries gasoline to the engine. Over time, this line may start to develop tiny holes that can leak gasoline.
Risk if Unfixed
If the line leaks, it could spill fuel onto the hot engine or exhaust system, causing a fire. This is a serious risk to your safety and the safety of others around you.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will install a protective device called a fuel pressure damper to prevent leaks, free of charge. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous and leak fuel.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of fire.
Original — Remedy
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will install a fuel pressure damper, free of charge. The recall began February 21, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BM.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Critical #19V035000 Plain English
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The fuel rails in your Audi are the tubes that carry gasoline from the fuel tank to the engine. In some 2015-2018 models, these rails can crack and leak fuel.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel leaks onto the hot engine or exhaust system, it could catch fire. This could put you and others at risk of serious injury or damage.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty fuel rails with new ones to prevent leaks, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other AUDI A8 2016 Recalls

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
STRUCTURE
1 recall

Other AUDI A8 Years

2026
1 recall
2025
1 recall
2024
2 recalls
2023
2 recalls
2022
3 recalls
2021
10 recalls
2020
5 recalls
2019
3 recalls
2018
2 recalls
2017
3 recalls
2015
5 recalls
2014
5 recalls
2013
6 recalls
2012
1 recall
2011
1 recall
2010
1 recall
2009
1 recall
2008
1 recall
2007
2 recalls
2006
2 recalls
2005
1 recall
2004
1 recall
2003
1 recall
2002
1 recall
2001
2 recalls
2000
2 recalls

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