Recall 18V818000: 2007–2012 Audi Q7 and 1 other model

Report received

Nov 19, 2018

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected

5,987vehicles

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 2007-2012 Audi Q7 and 2009-2012 Audi Q5 vehicles, previously repaired under NHTSA recall 16V-660. These vehicles were previously repaired with an interim repair of installing butyl tape to the fuel pump flange, until replacement remedy parts became available.

Possible consequence

The butyl tape may not prevent fuel from leaking. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange and install butyl tape, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BJ.

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