Recall 16V647000: 2015–2016 Volkswagen Golf and 2 other models

Report received

Sep 7, 2016

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected

110,042vehicles

Model years

2015–2016

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Audi A3 sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. Due to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system.

Possible consequence

As fuel accumulates in the EVAP system, it may leak out through the charcoal canister filter element. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 20Y6 and 20Y5. This recall has been fully superseded by recall 24V-110.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet87 complaints
• 2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet36 complaints
• 2015 Volkswagen Golf131 complaints
• 2016 Volkswagen Golf85 complaints
• 2015 Volkswagen GTI97 complaints
• 2016 Volkswagen GTI66 complaints