Audi A3 Cabriolet, TT Roadster (2018): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 18V863000 · Dec 5, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
1,104
vehicles affected
1,104
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V863000
- Date
- Dec 5, 2018
- Maker
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,104
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Delivery > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The fuel hose quick connector may detach from the fuel supply line in the engine bay, resulting in a fuel leak.
What can happen
A fuel leak in the engine compartment can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the fuel line connection, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BK.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Audi | A3 Cabriolet | 2018 |
| Audi | TT Roadster | 2018 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V863000?
2 models: Audi A3 Cabriolet (2018), Audi TT Roadster (2018), about 1,104 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V863000?
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the fuel line connection, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BK.
What can happen?
A fuel leak in the engine compartment can increase the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.