AUDI A8 (2015) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline
Volkswagen is recalling 2015 Audi A8 vehicles with a fuel leak risk that could cause fire if an ignition source is present. Owners must have the fuel line replaced free of charge by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Volkswagen is recalling 2015 Audi A8 vehicles due to a potential fuel leak in the fuel system that could cause fire if an ignition source is present. This recall affects vehicles purchased between 2013 and 2015. The fix involves replacing the fuel line at no cost to the owner. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1247854-audi-a8-2015-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk-from-fuel.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1247854-audi-a8-2015-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk-from-fuel · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V430000
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“Audi A8 (2015) Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk from Fuel System.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1247854-audi-a8-2015-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk-from-fuel. Based on NHTSA recall #18V430000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V430000).
Why it’s dangerous
The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump can become porous over time, leading to a fuel leak. If this leak is near an ignition source like a spark or flame, it could cause a fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2013-2015 Audi A8 vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix are at risk of fire if a fuel leak occurs near an ignition source.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle was purchased between 2013 and 2015. The recall covers Audi A8 models with a specific fuel system issue that may require replacement.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Audi Customer Service
Reach out to Audi at 1-800-253-2834 to schedule a fuel line replacement.
Get Fuel Line Replacement
Dealers will replace the fuel line at no cost once the recall is initiated.
What NHTSA says to do
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began July 20, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AV.
Questions people ask
Why is my Audi A8 being recalled?
The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous over time, causing a fuel leak that could lead to fire if an ignition source is present.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
This recall covers 2013-2015 Audi A8 vehicles. Check your vehicle's year and model to confirm eligibility.
Is there a deadline for fixing the issue?
The recall began July 20, 2018, but there is no specific deadline for the fix once you contact Audi.
Contact Audi
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V430000 — Audi Audi Hello, I own a Audi that is covered by recall 18V430000 from Audi. The official recall notice states: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began July 20, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AV. 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 #18V430000 (June 25, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 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.