NHTSA Recall 19V035000: Fuel rail (fuel system)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 74,881 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Audi A6.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V035000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 24DP |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM › FUEL RAIL |
| Report received | January 16, 2019 |
| Owner notification | February 28, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
Safety risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
Remedy
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.
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 19V035000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi A6 | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Audi A7 | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Audi A8 | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Audi Q7 | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
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.