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NHTSA Recall 17V298000: Fuel pump (fuel system)

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 240,487 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Audi Q5.

240,487
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2017
owners notified (July 3)
NHTSA campaign17V298000
Manufacturer campaign20Z8
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP
Report receivedMay 3, 2017
Owner notificationJuly 3, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

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 17V298000

Make and modelModel years
Audi Q52013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Audi Q72013, 2014, 2015

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.