Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: 2021-2022 Audi Q3 Recalled for Fuel Tank Vent Pipe Damage

Agency Publication Date: September 8, 2022

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 13,004 of its 2021-2022 Audi Q3 vehicles because a vent pipe inside the fuel tank may have been damaged during assembly. This damage can cause fuel to spill out of the filler neck unexpectedly when a driver opens the fuel cap. Dealers will inspect the internal vent pipe and replace the charcoal canister and fuel tank if damage is found, entirely free of charge.

Risk

A damaged vent pipe may allow fuel to suddenly spill out when the fuel cap is opened, which creates a fire hazard and increases the risk of injury to anyone nearby.

What You Should Do

Check your vehicle registration or VIN to confirm if you own a 2021-2022 Audi Q3 vehicle.
If your vehicle is affected, contact an authorized Audi dealer to schedule a free inspection of the internal vent pipe.
If the dealer identifies damage during the inspection, they will replace the charcoal canister and the fuel tank at no cost to you.
You can contact Audi's customer service directly at 1-800-253-2834 and mention recall number 20DS.
For additional information, you may call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

Free Repair

Inspection and potential replacement of charcoal canister and fuel tank.

How to: Contact an Audi dealer to have the internal vent pipe inspected for damage; if damage is present, the dealer will replace the charcoal canister and fuel tank free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2021-2022 Audi Q3

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 22V673000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Sold By: authorized dealers

Units Affected: 13,004 vehicles(130% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: November 1, 2022

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.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: 20DS

Agency Last Updated: November 2, 2022

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your vehicle registration or VIN to confirm if you own a 2021-2022 Audi Q3 vehicle.

If your vehicle is affected, contact an authorized Audi dealer to schedule a free inspection of the internal vent pipe.

If the dealer identifies damage during the inspection, they will replace the charcoal canister and the fuel tank at no cost to you.

You can contact Audi's customer service directly at 1-800-253-2834 and mention recall number 20DS.

For additional information, you may call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 22V673000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Sold By: authorized dealers

Units Affected: 13,004 vehicles(130% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: November 1, 2022

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.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: 20DS

Agency Last Updated: November 2, 2022