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Audi Fuel System Recalls Cover Leaks, Stalling, and Filler Spills
Fuel leakage repeats across Audi’s gasoline fuel system notices, but the components differ. Recall 24DP concerns leaking fuel rails on 2016–2018 Q7, A6, and A7 vehicles and 2015–2018 A8 vehicles. The February 2024 notice covers front-wheel-drive 2015–2020 A3 Sedan and 2015–2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles, where a suction jet pump seal problem can send fuel into the EVAP system. Recall 23HD concerns fuel pump fasteners on one 2025 SQ7. Separately, 20DR addresses pump failure and stalling in 2019–2021 Q8 and 2020–2021 Q7 vehicles. The September 2022 notice concerns filler-neck spills on 2021–2022 Q3 vehicles. Q7 appears in both fuel-rail and pump-failure notices.
Warning signs to watch for
- 20DR: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall.
- September 2022 Q3 recall: Fuel may spill from the filler neck when the fuel cap is opened.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of these five notices carries a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. The notices for fuel rail recall 24DP, the February 2024 A3 suction pump recall, SQ7 recall 23HD, Q7/Q8 pump recall 20DR, and the September 2022 Q3 vent-pipe recall do not tell owners to stop driving. The notices identify fire risks from fuel leaks, crash risk from an engine stall, or injury risk from fuel spilling when the cap opens. They do not establish that continued driving is safe.
What the free repair involves
Free remedies differ: 24DP replaces both fuel rails; the February 2024 recall replaces the suction pump; 23HD inspects and tightens screw connections, replacing the high pressure pump and fuel lines as necessary; 20DR replaces the fuel pump. The Q3 remedy inspects the internal vent pipe and replaces the charcoal canister and fuel tank if necessary.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| critical | 3 |
| high | 1 |
| medium | 1 |
Models affected most
Where owners report fuel system, gasoline problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under fuel system, gasoline for the Audi models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Fuel system, gasoline complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 Audi Q8 | 10 |
| 2020 Audi Q8 | 6 |
| 2021 Audi Q3 | 5 |
| 2018 Audi A3 | 5 |
| 2021 Audi Q8 | 4 |
| 2019 Audi A3 | 2 |
| 2020 Audi Q7 | 1 |
| 2018 Audi A6 | 1 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2025 | Audi SQ7 Fuel Pump May Cause Leak | critical |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Audi, VW Fuel Tank Seal May Cause Leaks | critical |
| Sep 8, 2022 | Audi Q3 fuel may spill from filler neck | medium |
| Jul 20, 2022 | Audi Q7 and Q8 fuel pump may fail | high |
| Jan 16, 2019 | Audi A6, A7, Q7: Fuel Rails May Leak | critical |
Common questions
Which Audi fuel pump recall can cause an engine stall?
Recall 20DR covers certain 2019–2021 Audi Q8 and 2020–2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. A component inside the fuel pump may break, causing pump failure and an engine stall. Dealers replace the fuel pump free of charge.
What causes the A3 fuel leak described in the 2024 notice?
The February 2024 notice identifies a suction jet pump seal problem in certain front-wheel-drive 2015–2020 A3 Sedan and 2015–2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. Fuel may enter the EVAP system and leak from the charcoal canister. Dealers replace the suction pump free.
Why might fuel spill when an affected Q3 fuel cap opens?
The September 2022 recall says a damaged vent pipe inside the fuel tank may allow this spill on certain 2021–2022 Q3 vehicles. Dealers inspect the pipe and replace the charcoal canister and fuel tank if necessary, free of charge.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.