Audi Q3 fuel may spill from filler neck
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Volkswagen says fuel spilling out of the filler neck when the fuel cap is opened increases the risk of an injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V673000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Part affected | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2021 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2021 and 2022 Audi Q3 vehicles. A vent pipe inside the fuel tank may have been damaged while the tank was being assembled. If that pipe is damaged, gasoline can spill out of the filler neck when someone opens the fuel cap. Dealers will inspect the vent pipe inside the tank and, if it is damaged, replace the charcoal canister and the fuel tank, all free of charge. Notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022.
What you should do
2. Contact an Audi dealer to have the vent pipe inspected, or call Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 (the recall number is 20DS).
3. The inspection and any needed parts are free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V673000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Audi — official Audi recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-253-2834
The bigger picture
- Audi Fuel System Recalls Cover Leaks, Stalling, and Filler Spills · all 5 Audi recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Audi Q3 vehicles. The vent pipe within the fuel tank may have been damaged during fuel tank assembly.
- Safety risk
- A damaged vent pipe may allow fuel to spill out of the filler neck when the fuel cap is opened, increasing the risk of an injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the internal vent pipe for damage and replace the charcoal canister and the fuel tank, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20DS.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.