NHTSA Recall 22V516000
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 2022-07-20. An estimated 49,443 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi Q8, and 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. A component inside the fuel pump may break, causing the fuel pump to fail.
Risk
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DR.
Manufacturer campaign number: 20DR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.