NHTSA safety recall

Recall 17V781000 · manufacturer campaign 20AR

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings — Audi · reported 6 Dec 2017 · 48,693 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Audi A6 and A7 vehicles. The fuel line has a compression point that can weaken, potentially resulting in a fuel leak.

The risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.

The fix

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-888-237-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AR.

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.

NHTSA campaign
17V781000
Manufacturer campaign
20AR
Filed by
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report received
6 Dec 2017
Owners notified
5 Feb 2018
Potentially affected
48,693

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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