| NHTSA Recall # | 121109 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 17V298000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 20Z8 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Supplier | AUDI |
| Brand | AUDI |
| Model | Q5 |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Date of notification | 03/07/17 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 04/07/12 |
| End date of manufacturing | 03/03/17 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 03/05/17 |
| Report created | 05/05/17 |
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| Estimated number of affected units | 240487 |
| Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 audi q5 and 2013-2017 audi q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak. |
| Consequence summary | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action | Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange if cracks are present. Flanges that do not have cracks will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began july 3, 2017. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20z8. Note: this recall is an expansion of recall 16v-660. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |