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2015 VOLKSWAGEN Golf FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Recalls

4 recalls Highest severity: Critical

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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Safety Recalls

Critical #24V110000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle has a fuel system issue with a seal in the fuel tank that might allow fuel to leak into the evaporative emissions system and potentially escape through the charcoal canister.
Risk if Unfixed
If fuel leaks out and there's an ignition source nearby, there's a risk of a fire.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to a dealership, where they'll replace the suction pump at no cost to you.
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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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Critical #16V647000 Plain English
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Audi A3 sedan, or A3 Cabriolet may have a problem with the fuel tank's suction pump, which can cause fuel to leak into the evaporative emissions system.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel leaks out, it could mix with air and create a fire hazard if there's an ignition source nearby.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will replace the suction pump in your vehicle for free, and you'll be notified when it's time to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Audi A3 sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. Due to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
As fuel accumulates in the EVAP system, it may leak out through the charcoal canister filter element. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 20Y6 and 20Y5. This recall has been fully superseded by recall 24V-110.
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Critical #15V229000 Plain English
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
You should know that the fuel pump in your vehicle may have a problem with its nickel plating, which could cause it to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pump fails, your vehicle might not start, or if it's running, it could stall and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this is free! Volkswagen will inspect your vehicle and replace the fuel pump for you at no cost, and they'll even contact you when it's time to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Golf, and GTI manufactured on February 17, 2014, to May 22, 2014, and Audi A3 manufactured on February 16, 2013, to April 23, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle will not start, or if the engine is running, it will stop and the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any affected fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi at 1-800-253-2834.
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Critical #15V028000 Plain English
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The fuel rail is a critical part of your vehicle's fuel system, and a small cap on it might not be sealing properly, allowing gasoline to leak into the engine compartment.
Risk if Unfixed
If this leak happens near a spark, it could cause a fire, which could damage your vehicle and put you at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will replace the fuel rail for free, and you can schedule the repair at a dealership by calling 1-800-822-8987, reference number 24BL.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to November 24, 2014, 2014-2015 Passat vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to November 18, 2014, 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to November 20, 2014, and 2014-2015 Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles manufactured March 31, 2014, to November 27, 2014. A sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails with new parts, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24BL. Note: This recall expands and supersedes recall 14V-809 (Volkswagen recall number 24Bi) and only affects vehicles not previously repaired under that campaign.
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