2015-2018 Audi A6, A8 Fuel Rail Leak Recall (19V-035)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) has issued a recall (NHTSA 19V-035) for certain 2015-2018 Audi A6 and A8 vehicles due to potentially leaking fuel rails. This defect can lead to a fuel leak, increasing the risk of fire if an ignition source is present. Owners are advised to contact their…
Si applica anche a
- Audi A6
- 2016–2017
- Audi A8
- 2015–2018
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
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the issue with the Audi fuel rails in the 2018 Audi A6 recall?
- The left and right fuel rails in affected Audi vehicles may leak fuel. This defect increases the risk of a fire if an ignition source is present.
- Which Audi models are affected by NHTSA recall 19V035000?
- NHTSA recall 19V035000 affects certain 2015-2018 Audi A6 and Audi A8 vehicles.
- How will Audi fix the fuel rail problem under recall 24DP?
- Audi dealers will replace both the left and right fuel rails free of charge to the owner. This is the manufacturer's remedy for the issue.
- What should I do if my vehicle is part of this 2018 Audi A6 recall?
- If your vehicle is affected, you should contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 or visit your local Audi dealer to schedule the necessary repair. The repair will be performed at no cost to you.
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 2018 model year
11 complaints, the 27th most of 33 model years on file. Owners reported 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries for this year, which also has 2 recalls on file.
Fuel System and Gasoline, the system this article covers, accounts for 150 of 1,665 complaints (9%).
Complaints by model year
| 1998 | 130 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 217 | |
| 2000 | 148 | |
| 2001 | 113 | |
| 2002 | 88 | |
| 2005 | 91 | |
| 2006 | 67 | |
| 2008 | 71 | |
| 2018 | 11 | |
| 2019 | 114 |
Most-reported systems
- Electrical System — 396
- Air Bags — 316
- Service Brakes — 161
- Fuel System — 150
- Engine — 130
Latest recalls for the 2018 model year
- 19V035000 — Fuel System, Gasoline (Jan 2019)
- 18V370000 — Air Bags (Jun 2018)
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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