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Volkswagen Golf, Jetta and Audi A3 fuel leak risk

NHTSA campaign 24V110000 · Reported 2024-02-14 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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A fuel leak near an ignition source can cause a fire, so get this done promptly; the notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

What's wrong, in plain English

A seal on a small pump inside the fuel tank can fail. Gasoline then flows into the system that is supposed to catch only fuel vapors, and it can leak out of the charcoal canister under the car. Leaking gasoline near anything hot or sparking can catch fire. Dealers will replace that pump for free. If your car was already fixed under the earlier 2016 recall, it still needs this newer repair.

What you should do

1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your car is included.
2. Call your Volkswagen or Audi dealer and ask for recall 20UF (VW) or 20YF (Audi) — VW: 1-800-893-5298, Audi: 1-800-253-2834.
3. Schedule the free suction pump replacement, even if you had the older 16V-647 recall repair done.

Affected vehicles (12)

2018 Audi A3
2018 Volkswagen GTI
2018 Volkswagen Golf
2018 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
2019 Audi A3
2019 Volkswagen GTI
2019 Volkswagen Golf
2019 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
2019 Volkswagen Jetta
2020 Audi A3
2020 Volkswagen Golf
2020 Volkswagen Jetta

Who to contact

Audi — official Audi recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-253-2834

Volkswagen — official Volkswagen recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-893-5298

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Audi fuel system recalls: leaks, fire risk and failing fuel pumps · all 5 Audi recalls in this area
Why do Volkswagen fuel systems keep leaking gasoline? · all 10 Volkswagen recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Summary: 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.
Safety risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.