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Audi Q8 Recall 22V516: Fuel pump may break and stall the engine

NHTSA campaign 22V516, reported July 20, 2022, 49,443 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A component inside the fuel pump can break, causing the pump to fail. This affects certain Audi Q7 and Q8 vehicles from the 2019 to 2021 model years.

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall, which raises the risk of a crash. Owners should take this seriously and have the vehicle inspected as soon as possible.

Authorized dealers will replace the fuel pump free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. You can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 (recall number 20DR) for more information, and check your VIN for open recalls on your vehicle.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 22V516Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi Q8, and 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. A component inside the fuel pump may break, causing the fuel pump to fail.
Risk
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DR.
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.

Affected vehicles

Audi Q720202021
Audi Q8201920202021