AUDI A6 (2014) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline
Volkswagen recalls 2012-2014 Audi A6 vehicles with potential fuel leaks that could cause fire if near ignition sources. Owners must have fuel line replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2012-2014 Audi A6 vehicles because a weakened fuel line could leak gasoline near ignition sources, increasing fire risk. Owners should contact Audi for a free fuel line replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1248888-audi-a6-2014-fuel-leak-fire-risk-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248888-audi-a6-2014-fuel-leak-fire-risk-recall · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V781000
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“Audi A6 (2014) Fuel Leak Fire Risk Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248888-audi-a6-2014-fuel-leak-fire-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #17V781000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V781000).
Why it’s dangerous
The fuel line has a compression point that weakens over time, potentially leaking gasoline. If gasoline leaks near an ignition source like a spark or flame, it could ignite and cause a fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2012-2014 Audi A6 vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with fuel lines that could leak are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2012-2014 Audi A6 models. The recall covers vehicles sold between 2012 and 2014. Contact Audi customer service at 1-888-237-2834 to confirm eligibility.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Audi for Replacement
Owners should contact Audi customer service at 1-888-237-2834 to arrange a free fuel line replacement at a dealer.
What NHTSA says to do
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-888-237-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AR.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The fuel line has a compression point that weakens over time, potentially causing a fuel leak near ignition sources.
How can I check if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your vehicle is a 2012-2014 Audi A6. Contact Audi customer service at 1-888-237-2834 to confirm eligibility.
Is there a deadline for fixing this?
The recall began February 5, 2018, but there is no specific deadline for the replacement.
Contact Audi
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V781000 — Audi Audi Hello, I own a Audi that is covered by recall 17V781000 from Audi. The official recall notice states: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-888-237-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AR. 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 #17V781000 (June 12, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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.