Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 19V-057 · Audi vehicles
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 19V-057 covers 8,985 Audi vehicles for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on January 28, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q2) shows 85% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V057000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous and leak fuel.
The risk
Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of fire.
The fix
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will install a fuel pressure damper, free of charge. The recall began February 21, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BM.
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.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
85%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.