NHTSA Recall 15V229000: Fuel pump (fuel system)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,205 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Audi A3 Cabriolet.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V229000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | Audi: 20V5/VW: 20W5 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP |
| Report received | April 17, 2015 |
| Owner notification | June 16, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Golf, and GTI manufactured on February 17, 2014, to May 22, 2014, and Audi A3 manufactured on February 16, 2013, to April 23, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
Safety risk
If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle will not start, or if the engine is running, it will stop and the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any affected fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi at 1-800-253-2834.
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 15V229000
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.