NHTSA Recall 15V019000: Fuel rail (fuel system)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 26,008 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Audi A6.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V019000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | Audi: 24AP/VW: 24BK |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM › FUEL RAIL |
| Report received | January 20, 2015 |
| Owner notification | March 17, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles. In the affected vehicles the fuel injection system may experience a fuel leak.
Safety risk
A fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails and corresponding seals, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 24AP for Audi customers and 24BK for Volkswagen customers.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V019000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi A6 | 2012 |
| Audi A7 | 2012, 2013 |
| Audi Q7 | 2011, 2012 |
| Audi S4 | 2011, 2012 |
| Audi S5 | 2011, 2012 |
| Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid | 2012 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.