2015 Volkswagen Golf | 2015 Volkswagen Gti | 2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet | 2016 Volkswagen Golf | 2016 Volkswagen Gti | 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet — Fuel system, gasoline
Published September 7, 2016 · Recall initiated: September 7, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V647000, published September 7, 2016. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2015 Volkswagen Golf | 2015 Volkswagen Gti | 2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet | 2016 Volkswagen Golf | 2016 Volkswagen Gti | 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet — Fuel system, gasoline.
What's the hazard
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Audi A3 sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. Due to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system.
What to do
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 20Y6 and 20Y5. This recall has been fully superseded by recall 24V-110.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- GOLF
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF | 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GTI | 2016 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET | 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF | 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GTI | 2015 AUDI A3 CABRIOLET
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Volkswagen Golf | 2015 Volkswagen Gti | 2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet | 2016 Volkswagen Golf | 2016 Volkswagen Gti | 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet — Fuel system, gasoline recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V647000 on September 7, 2016. Reported hazard: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Audi A3 sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. Due to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system.
What should I do if I have this product?
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 20Y6 and 20Y5. This recall has been fully superseded by recall 24V-110.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLKSWAGEN. Model: GOLF.