- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed on August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are VW: 20UF/Audi: 20YF. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-647 will need to have the new remedy completed. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 16V-647.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A seal on a suction jet pump inside the fuel tank can fail, allowing fuel to flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister. Fuel leaking in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
An authorized dealer will replace the suction pump at no cost to you. This recall expands and replaces an earlier recall (16V-647), and vehicles previously recalled under that campaign will need the new remedy completed. Owners can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834, and should reference Volkswagen campaign number 20UF or Audi campaign number 20YF.
You can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your car is affected and still needs this repair.
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi A3 | 201520162017201820192020 |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf | 201520162017201820192020 |
| Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen | 20152016201720182019 |
| Volkswagen GTI | 201520162017201820192020 |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 20192020 |