NHTSAGeneral Alert
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. - Fuel Leak from Fuel Tank Suction Pump Failur...
Published: February 14, 2024Recall ID: 24V110000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Fuel Leak from Fuel Tank Suction Pump Failure
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Fuel Leak from Fuel Tank Suction Pump Failure |
| Nhtsa id | 24V110000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V110000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Defect 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. |
| Completion rate | 55.13 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | VW: 20UF/AUDI:20YF |
| Potentially affected | 261257 |
| Report received date | 2024-02-14T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |