2011-2012 Audi S5 / 2012 A6 Fuel Leak Recall

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.

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Source: NHTSA Recall ID: 15V019000