Recall 16V647000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Report Date
20160907
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Affected Vehicles
6 models

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Audi A3 sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. Due to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system.

Safety Consequence

As fuel accumulates in the EVAP system, it may leak out through the charcoal canister filter element. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 20Y6 and 20Y5. This recall has been fully superseded by recall 24V-110.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET
2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
2015 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
2016 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET
2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
2016 VOLKSWAGEN GTI

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.