Audi SQ7 fuel pump bolts may leak fuel, fire risk
critical How serious is it? About this label
A fuel leak near a hot engine is a serious fire hazard, but only one vehicle was affected and it has already been repaired, and owners were not told to stop driving or park outside.
What's wrong, in plain English
The screws holding the high-pressure fuel pump in place may not have been tightened enough at the factory. If they work loose, gasoline can leak out under the hood, and any spark or hot surface nearby could set it on fire. Only one SQ7 was built with this problem, and Audi says that vehicle has already been fixed. Dealers inspect and tighten the connections, and replace the pump and fuel lines if needed.
What you should do
2. If your VIN comes up, call an Audi dealer or Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298 and ask about recall 23HD.
3. Have the fuel pump connections inspected and tightened, and parts replaced if needed, free of charge.
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:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling one Audi SQ7 vehicles. The fasteners securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, resulting in a fuel leak.
- Safety risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the screw connections and replace the high pressure fuel pump and fuel lines as necessary, free of charge. The one affected vehicle was repaired. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23HD. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 26, 2025.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.