Recall
Audi A3 Cabriolet — 15V229000
NHTSA ID
15V229000
Make
Audi
Model
A3 Cabriolet
Years Affected
2015
Recall Date
2015-04-17
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Units Affected
6,205
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Audi: 20V5/VW: 20W5
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Golf, and GTI manufactured on February 17, 2014, to May 22, 2014, and Audi A3 manufactured on February 16, 2013, to April 23, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
Consequence
If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle will not start, or if the engine is running, it will stop and the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any affected fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi at 1-800-253-2834.