Audi A3 (2016) – 16V647000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

AUDI

Model Of Vehicle

A3

Year

2016

Recall Campaign Number

16V647000

Component Description

Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control

Effect Of Defect

As Fuel Accumulates In The Evap System, It May Leak Out Through The Charcoal Canister Filter Element. A Fuel Leak In The Presence Of An Ignition Source Increases The Risk Of A Fire.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

110042

Date Owners Notified

20161031

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Date Report Received

20160907

Make Campaign Number

20Y6/20Y5

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard