Audi recall: Fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- It is possible that fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails (low-pressure side).
- What to do
- Contact a Audi dealer to book the free repair. The fuel rails for the low-pressure side of both cylinder banks must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
It is possible that fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails (low-pressure side).
The fix
The fuel rails for the low-pressure side of both cylinder banks must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| A5 | 18 Feb 2014 | 2 Sep 2016 | 2,763 |
| A7 | 18 Feb 2014 | 2 Sep 2016 | 2,763 |
| A8 | 18 Feb 2014 | 2 Sep 2016 | 2,763 |
| A5 CABRIO | 18 Feb 2014 | 2 Sep 2016 | 2,763 |
| A4 | 18 Feb 2014 | 2 Sep 2016 | 2,763 |
| A6 | 18 Feb 2014 | 2 Sep 2016 | 2,763 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 18 March 2019. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.