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NHTSA recall 19V057000 · announced January 28, 2019 · filed by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · 8,985 units affected

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.

What to do

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.

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.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2013 Audi A8
• 2014 Audi A8
• 2015 Audi A8
• 2016 Audi A8
• 2013 Audi S8
• 2014 Audi S8
• 2015 Audi S8
• 2016 Audi S8

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.