2025-2026 Audi Q5 / VW Tiguan Fuel Line Parts Return

What is Special Notice SM 01-2026 VWMEX?

Audi and Volkswagen have issued Special Notice SM 01-2026 VWMEX, a parts circular dated February 25, 2026. This notice is directed at Parts Managers and inventory personnel, outlining a mandatory return process for specific fuel line parts held in dealer inventory.

The primary goal of this special notice is to ensure that only high-quality, compliant parts are available for service and new vehicle production. By returning potentially affected inventory, dealers can receive credit and prevent these parts from reaching customers.

Affected Fuel Line Part Numbers and Production Dates

This notice specifically identifies two fuel line part numbers that must be returned if they fall within certain production date ranges. These parts are relevant for 2025-2026 Audi Q5 and Volkswagen Tiguan models.

The affected part numbers and their corresponding production date ranges are:

• Part number 06U-133-723-D: Fuel lines with a production date from 20.10.25 (October 20, 2025) to 08.01.26 (January 8, 2026) must be returned.
• Part number 06R-133-723-Q: Fuel lines with a production date from 21.11.25 (November 21, 2025) to 04.02.26 (February 4, 2026) must be returned.

Production dates are typically stamped directly on the part itself, as illustrated in the provided example image showing a date format like DD.MM.YY (e.g.,