2011-2012 Audi S5 / 2012 A6 Fuel Leak Recall
Volkswagen Group of America has issued a recall (NHTSA ID 15V019000) for select 2011-2012 Audi S5 and 2012 Audi A6 models. A potential fuel leak in the injection system could increase the risk of fire. Dealers will replace fuel rails and seals free of charge.
Si applica anche a
- Audi S5
- 2011–2012
Why This Matters: Increased Fire Risk
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) has identified a critical safety concern affecting certain Audi vehicles. The fuel injection system in these vehicles "may experience a fuel leak." This defect poses a significant hazard because "A fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire." This recall addresses a serious safety risk that could lead to vehicle fires.
What's Being Recalled
This recall, identified by NHTSA ID 15V019000, covers specific model years of Audi vehicles. The core issue lies within the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL component. The affected vehicles include certain 2011-2012 Audi S5 and 2012 Audi A6 models. The primary concern is the potential for a fuel leak from the fuel injection system.
How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected
Owners of a 2012 Audi A6 or other potentially affected models should verify if their vehicle is part of this recall. Volkswagen Group of America has assigned specific campaign numbers for this action: 24AP for Audi customers and 24BK for Volkswagen customers.
To determine if your vehicle is included in this 2012 Audi A6 recall, you can:
- Contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834.
- Contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
- Visit the NHTSA website at www.safercar.gov and enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Manufacturer's Remedy
Volkswagen will directly notify owners of affected vehicles. Once notified, owners should schedule an appointment with an authorized dealer. Dealers will perform the necessary repair, which involves replacing the fuel rails and corresponding seals, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015, so repairs should be available now. This repair is crucial to eliminate the fire risk associated with the fuel injection system leak.
Source: NHTSA Recall ID: 15V019000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the issue with the 2012 Audi A6 recall?
- The 2012 Audi A6, along with other models, has a potential fuel leak in the fuel injection system, which can increase the risk of fire.
- How will Volkswagen fix the fuel leak issue?
- Dealers will replace the fuel rails and corresponding seals in affected vehicles free of charge. This is covered under recall campaign numbers 24AP (Audi) and 24BK (Volkswagen).
- Is there a cost for this repair?
- No, Volkswagen will replace the fuel rails and seals free of charge to the owner.
- What should I do if I own an affected vehicle?
- You should contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 to confirm your vehicle is part of the recall and schedule the repair. You can also check your VIN on safercar.gov.
- Which specific Audi models are affected by this fuel injection system leak recall?
- This recall (NHTSA ID 15V019000) affects certain 2011-2012 Audi S5 and 2012 Audi A6 models.
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 2012 model year
60 complaints, the 11th most of 33 model years on file. Owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries for this year, which also has 8 recalls on file.
Fuel System and Gasoline, the system this article covers, accounts for 150 of 1,665 complaints (9%), including 2 for 2012.
Complaints by model year
| 1998 | 130 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 217 | |
| 2000 | 148 | |
| 2001 | 113 | |
| 2002 | 88 | |
| 2005 | 91 | |
| 2006 | 67 | |
| 2008 | 71 | |
| 2012 | 60 | |
| 2019 | 114 |
Most-reported systems
- Electrical System — 396
- Air Bags — 316
- Service Brakes — 161
- Fuel System — 150
- Engine — 130
Latest recalls for the 2012 model year
- 18V370000 — Air Bags (Jun 2018)
- 18V229000 — Engine And Engine Cooling (Apr 2018)
- 17V781000 — Fuel System, Gasoline (Dec 2017)
Recent owner reports about fuel system and gasoline
The contact owns a 2012 Audi A6. The contact stated while pulling out of the driveway, he smelled an abnormal fuel odor. The contact stated that the fuel odor became stronger while driving 65 MPH. There was no warning light illuminated.
Read owner complaints →The contact owns a 2012 Audi A6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a fuel odor was detected. Upon inspection, the contact noticed there was a fuel leak coming from the fuel line connector.
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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