2001-2004 Audi A6 Fuel Leak Recall
Audi has issued a recall for certain 2001-2004 A6 Quattro models due to a potential fuel leak from the fuel tank rollover valve. This issue, identified by NHTSA ID 08V157000, could lead to a vehicle fire if an ignition source is present. Dealers will reinforce or repair the valve nipple.
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- Audi A6
- 2003–2004
Why This Matters: Fuel Leak Fire Risk
This recall is critical because a fuel leak, especially in the presence of an ignition source, significantly increases the risk of a vehicle fire. The issue specifically targets the fuel tank rollover valve, a component designed to prevent fuel spillage during a rollover event.
What's Being Recalled
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. is recalling approximately 68,240 vehicles, including certain 2001-2004 Audi A6 Quattro models equipped with 2.7L, 2.8L, or 3.0L engines, and 2001-2005 Audi Allroad Quattro vehicles with 2.7L or 4.2L engines. The 2001 Audi A6 recall specifically focuses on the aging of the plastic material in the fuel tank rollover valve. This material, combined with bending stress from the aluminum ventilation line to the rollover valve nipple, can lead to cracking of the nipple and a subsequent fuel leak.
Manufacturer's Remedy
Audi dealers will reinforce the nipple on the fuel tank rollover valve to prevent leakage or repair any existing cracking at the nipple. This repair will be performed free of charge to vehicle owners. The recall campaign, identified as VW Recall No. 20L8/JY, began on June 27, 2008. Owners of affected vehicles, including the 2001 Audi A6 recall models, may contact Audi directly at 1-800-822-2834 for more information.
Important Owner Information
Owners can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or visit HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV to learn more about this 2001 Audi A6 recall and other safety information.
Source: NHTSA Recall ID: 08V157000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the problem with the Audi A6 fuel tank rollover valve?
- The plastic material in the fuel tank rollover valve nipple can age and crack due to bending stress from the ventilation line. This cracking can lead to a fuel leak, which poses a fire hazard.
- Which Audi models are affected by the fuel leak recall?
- The recall affects 2001-2004 Audi A6 Quattro vehicles with 2.7L, 2.8L, or 3.0L engines, and 2001-2005 Audi Allroad Quattro vehicles with 2.7L or 4.2L engines. This includes the 2001 Audi A6 recall.
- How will Audi fix the fuel tank rollover valve issue?
- Audi dealers will reinforce the nipple on the rollover valve to prevent future leaks or repair any existing cracks. This repair will be conducted at no cost to the owner.
- What is the recall number for this Audi fuel leak issue?
- The NHTSA recall identification number is 08V157000. The manufacturer's recall number is 20L8/JY.
What Audi A6 owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 33 model years.
- 1,665
- Owner complaints
- 55
- Recalls
- 5,316
- Service bulletins
- 64
- Crashes reported
- 71
- Fires reported
- 65
- Injuries reported
The 2001 model year
113 complaints, the 5th most of 33 model years on file. Owners reported 11 crashes, 7 fires and 10 injuries for this year, which also has 7 recalls on file.
Fuel System and Gasoline, the system this article covers, accounts for 150 of 1,665 complaints (9%), including 14 for 2001.
Complaints by model year
| 1998 | 130 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 217 | |
| 2000 | 148 | |
| 2001 | 113 | |
| 2002 | 88 | |
| 2003 | 66 | |
| 2005 | 91 | |
| 2006 | 67 | |
| 2008 | 71 | |
| 2019 | 114 |
Most-reported systems
- Electrical System — 396
- Air Bags — 316
- Service Brakes — 161
- Fuel System — 150
- Engine — 130
Latest recalls for the 2001 model year
- 11V267000 — Fuel System, Other (May 2011)
- 08V157000 — Fuel System, Gasoline (Apr 2008)
- 06V198000 — Electrical System (Jun 2006)
Recent owner reports about fuel system and gasoline
There is not accident involved yet. There is a gas smell on left rear side, over the wheel arch on my audi a6 2001. I searched nhtsa for audi recall campaign.
Read owner complaints →Tl* the contact owns a 2001 audi a6 avant. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he smelled a strong odor of gasoline. The failure progressed over time and the contact found a fuel leak.
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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