2007-2012 Audi Q5 and Audi Q7 recall: fuel pump
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 19, 2018. It covers about 5,987 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 5,987
- reported
- Nov 19, 2018
- owners notified
- Dec 28, 2018
- related complaints
- 181
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Audi Q7 and 2009-2012 Audi Q5 vehicles, previously repaired under the federal safety agency 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 18V818000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 181 complaints about fuel system problems.
2010 Audi Q52011 Audi Q52012 Audi Q52010 Audi Q72012 Audi Q7
Questions about recall 18V818000
Is there a recall on the 2007-2012 Audi Q5 and Audi Q7 fuel pump?
Yes. Recall 18V818000, reported on November 19, 2018, covers about 5,987 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V818000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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