2015-2018 Audi A6, A8 Fuel Rail Leak Recall (19V-035)

Why This Matters: Fire Risk from Fuel Leaks

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) has identified a critical safety concern involving the fuel system in certain vehicles. A defect in the left and right fuel rails could lead to a fuel leak. If this leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, it significantly increases the risk of a vehicle fire, posing a serious safety hazard to occupants and others on the road.

What's Being Recalled

This recall, identified as NHTSA 19V035000, affects certain 2015-2018 Audi A6 and A8 models. The specific components at fault are the left and right fuel rails, which may develop leaks.

How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected

This recall applies to specific 2015-2018 Audi A6 and A8 vehicles. To determine if your vehicle is included in this 2018 Audi A6 recall, you should check your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the NHTSA recall website (www.safercar.gov) or the Audi recall lookup portal. Audi has already begun notifying owners of affected vehicles.

Manufacturer's Remedy

Audi will address this issue by having authorized dealers replace both the left and right fuel rails. This repair will be performed free of charge to the owner. The recall, identified by Audi's internal number 24DP, began on February 28, 2019. Owners who have questions or need to schedule a repair can contact Audi customer service directly at 1-800-253-2834.

Source: NHTSA Recall 19V035000