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2013–2017 Audi Q5, 2013–2015 Audi Q7 Recall: These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack…

NHTSA campaign 17V298000 · Fuel System, Gasoline · filed May 3, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026

Units reported
240K
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Risk
Fire
Owner letters
Mailing began Jul 3, 2017

The defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.

The risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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The fix — what to do

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange if cracks are present. Flanges that do not have cracks will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Z8. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-660.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

MakeModelModel years
AudiQ52013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
AudiQ72013, 2014, 2015

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V298000 (manufacturer number 20Z8). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.