Audi A8, S8 (2013-2016): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 19V057000 · Jan 28, 2019 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
8,985
vehicles affected
8,985
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V057000
- Date
- Jan 28, 2019
- Maker
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 8,985
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Delivery > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 2013-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous and leak fuel.
What can happen
Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will install a fuel pressure damper, free of charge. The recall began February 21, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BM.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 8 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V057000?
2 models: Audi A8 (2013-2016), Audi S8 (2013-2016), about 8,985 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V057000?
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will install a fuel pressure damper, free of charge. The recall began February 21, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BM.
What can happen?
Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of 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.