Recalls
Recall 257073
USA Recall: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
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.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed april 10, 2024. a second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. 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.
Additional 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.
Affected Vehicles