Audi A8, S8 (2013-2015): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 18V430000 · Jun 25, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
6,633
vehicles affected
6,633
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V430000
- Date
- Jun 25, 2018
- Maker
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 6,633
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Delivery > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 2013-2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous over time, resulting in a fuel leak.
What can happen
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began July 20, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AV.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 6 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V430000?
2 models: Audi A8 (2013-2015), Audi S8 (2013-2015), about 6,633 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V430000?
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began July 20, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AV.
What can happen?
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source 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.