Audi Q3 fuel may spill when gas cap opened
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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. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
What's wrong, in plain English
A small vent pipe inside the fuel tank may have been damaged while the tank was being put together at the factory. The vent pipe lets air move in and out as the tank fills. If it is damaged, fuel can push back up and spill out of the filler neck when you open the gas cap. Spilled gasoline can splash on you or on the ground, which can cause injury.
What you should do
1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your Q3 is covered. 2. Call an Audi dealer or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 (recall 20DS) to schedule an inspection. 3. Any needed parts, including the fuel tank, are replaced free.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Audi — official Audi recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-253-2834
The bigger picture
- Audi fuel system recalls: leaks, fire risk and failing fuel pumps · all 5 Audi recalls in this area
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.