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2011-2012 Audi A3 Fuel Line Fire Risk Recall
Volkswagen of America has issued a recall (NHTSA ID: 11V490000) for certain 2011-2012 Audi A3 vehicles equipped with 2.0L TDI engines. A defect in the fuel injector line #2 can lead to cracks, fuel leakage, and a potential fire risk. Owners will receive a free repair.
2012 Audi A3 High-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure Investigation
NHTSA investigated high-pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failures in 2012 Audi A3 TDI and other models (EA11003). The investigation found misfueling with gasoline to be a primary cause, with low stall rates and no reported crashes or injuries.