Storage: tank assemblyRecall 20V-076 · 2016–2019 Audi TT
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 20V-076 covers 8,572 2016–2019 Audi TT for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on February 12, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q2) shows 89% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V076000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Audi TT Roadster Quattro and TT Coupe Quattro vehicles. In the event of a crash, the fuel tank may become damaged by the fuel tank heat shield bracket.
The risk
A damaged fuel tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cap on the fuel tank heat shield bracket, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BX.
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
89%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 30 vehicles were listed as unreachable.