Safety Recall 24DP / Fuel Rails – 2016-2018 Audi Q7, A6 and A7 & 2015-2018 Audi A8

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.

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January 16, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V035000

Improperly Welded Fuel Rails May Leak Fuel

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V035

Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected  74,881

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.

Remedy

Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi’s number for this recall is 24DP.

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.safercar.gov.

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