AUDI Q7 (2018) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline
Audi is recalling 2018 Q7 vehicles with a potential fuel leak that could cause fire if near ignition sources. Owners must have fuel rails replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Audi is recalling certain 2018 Q7 vehicles due to a risk of fuel leaks that could ignite near open flames or sparks. This could lead to fire in normal use conditions. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224584-audi-q7-2018-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk-from-gasoline.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224584-audi-q7-2018-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk-from-gasoline · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V035000
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“Audi Q7 (2018) Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk from Gasoline.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224584-audi-q7-2018-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk-from-gasoline. Based on NHTSA recall #19V035000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V035000).
Why it’s dangerous
Fuel leaks from the left and right fuel rails can create a flammable vapor cloud. If this vapor contacts an ignition source like a spark or open flame, it can ignite and cause a fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Audi Q7 vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles near potential ignition sources face the highest risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Audi Q7 has a fuel leak. The recall covers vehicles purchased between 2016 and 2018. Contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 for verification.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Audi Customer Service
Call 1-800-253-2834 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a fuel rail replacement.
Have Fuel Rails Replaced
Dealers will replace the left and right fuel rails at no cost to you.
What NHTSA says to do
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The left and right fuel rails in certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6, A7, and 2015-2018 A8 vehicles may leak fuel, increasing fire risk near ignition sources.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2018 Audi Q7 was purchased between 2016 and 2018. Contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 for verification.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall began February 28, 2019, but there is no specific deadline for the replacement. Dealers will handle the repair at no cost.
Contact Audi
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V035000 — Audi Audi Hello, I own a Audi that is covered by recall 19V035000 from Audi. The official recall notice states: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V035000 (January 16, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.