CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Golf, and GTI manufactured on February 17, 2014, to May 22, 2014, and Audi A3 manufactured on February 16, 2013, to April 23, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
- Risk
- If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle will not start, or if the engine is running, it will stop and the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any affected fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi at 1-800-253-2834.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Improperly nickel-plated components inside the fuel pump may cause the pump to fail. If the pump fails, the vehicle may not start, or, if the engine is already running, it may stop and stall, which increases the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen will notify owners. Authorized dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected fuel pump at no charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners can contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi at 1-800-253-2834, and can check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi A3 Cabriolet | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf | 2015 |
| Volkswagen GTI | 2015 |