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2016 VOLKSWAGEN GTI FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Safety Recalls

Critical #24V110000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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.
Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Free Fix
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 NHTSA Official Language
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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.
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.
Free Fix
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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Other VOLKSWAGEN GTI 2016 Recalls

AIR BAGS
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall

Other VOLKSWAGEN GTI Years

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

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