Audi Q7 (2012) Recall: Fuel Leak Fire Risk
Audi is recalling 2012 Q7 vehicles with potential fuel pump flange cracks that could leak gasoline near ignition sources, risking fire. Owners must have flanges inspected and repaired 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.
What happened, in plain English
Audi is recalling 2012 Q7 vehicles that may have cracked fuel pump flanges, which could leak gasoline near ignition sources and cause fire. This recall requires free repairs at dealerships to prevent fire risks. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1251398-audi-q7-2012-recall-fuel-leak-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251398-audi-q7-2012-recall-fuel-leak-fire-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V660000
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“Audi Q7 (2012) Recall: Fuel Leak Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251398-audi-q7-2012-recall-fuel-leak-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V660000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V660000).
Why it’s dangerous
A cracked fuel pump flange can allow gasoline to leak. If this leak is near an ignition source like a spark plug or hot engine part, it could ignite and cause a fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2012 Audi Q7 vehicles with gasoline engines are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the repair are at risk of fire if fuel leaks near ignition sources.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2012 Audi Q7 has a gasoline engine. The recall covers vehicles with potential fuel pump flange cracks that may leak gasoline.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Audi Customer Service
Call 1-800-253-2834 to get the recall notification and repair instructions.
Have Dealership Inspect Flange
Dealers will check if the fuel pump flange is cracked and replace it if needed.
Get Flange Repair
If the flange is cracked, dealers will replace it; otherwise, they'll clean and install a butyl rubber band to prevent leaks.
What NHTSA says to do
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flange, replacing any flanges that are cracked. If the flange is not cracked, dealers will clean the pump flange and install a butyl rubber band to protect the pump. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20W9.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 57 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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 #16V660000 (September 13, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 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.