Recall 16V660000: 2007–2012 Audi Q7 and 1 other model

Report received

Sep 13, 2016

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected

143,214vehicles

Model years

2007–2012

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 2009-2012 Audi Q5, and 2007-2012 Audi Q7 vehicles equipped with gasoline engines. The fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak.

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flange, replacing any flanges that are cracked. If the flange is not cracked, dealers will clean the pump flange and install a butyl rubber band to protect the pump. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20W9.

Affected model years

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

• 2009 Audi Q531 complaints
• 2010 Audi Q5100 complaints
• 2011 Audi Q5143 complaints
• 2012 Audi Q5168 complaints
• 2007 Audi Q795 complaints
• 2008 Audi Q733 complaints
• 2009 Audi Q721 complaints
• 2010 Audi Q729 complaints
• 2011 Audi Q723 complaints
• 2012 Audi Q729 complaints