AUDI Q3 2022: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V673000

Make Model Year
AUDI Q3 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-11-01 2022-09-08 2022-09-09

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20DS

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 13004

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.