Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The suction jet pump is a part inside your fuel tank that helps keep fuel from leaking into the air. In some 2015-2020 Audi and Volkswagen models, this pump's seal can fail, allowing fuel to escape into the EVAP system and potentially leak out through the charcoal canister.
Risk if Unfixed
If fuel leaks out of your tank and meets an ignition source, it could catch fire. This could cause damage to your vehicle and put you at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty suction pump with a new one, at no cost to you. This should be done as soon as possible, especially if your vehicle was previously recalled under 16V-647. You should contact your dealership to schedule the repair.
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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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