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NHTSA recall 22V673000

Fuel System, Gasoline · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

September 8, 2022report date
13,004units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Audi q3 vehicles. The vent pipe within the fuel tank may have been damaged during fuel tank assembly.

Why it matters: A damaged vent pipe may allow fuel to spill out of the filler neck when the fuel cap is opened, increasing the risk of an injury.

The fix: Dealers will inspect the internal vent pipe for damage and replace the charcoal canister and the fuel tank, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2021 Audi Q3, 2022 Audi Q3.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 22V673000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.