AUDI Q3 (2021) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline
Volkswagen recalls 2021-2022 Audi Q3 vehicles with potential fuel spill risk when fuel cap is opened. Owners must have dealer inspect vent pipe and replace parts if damaged.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A damaged vent pipe may allow fuel to spill out of the filler neck when the fuel cap is opened, increasing the risk of an injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2021-2022 Audi Q3 vehicles because a damaged vent pipe could cause fuel to spill when the fuel cap is opened, increasing injury risk. Owners should have dealers inspect the vent pipe and replace parts if needed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80232-audi-q3-2021-recall-fuel-spill-risk-when-opening-fuel.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80232-audi-q3-2021-recall-fuel-spill-risk-when-opening-fuel · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V673000
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“Audi Q3 (2021) Recall: Fuel Spill Risk When Opening Fuel Cap.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80232-audi-q3-2021-recall-fuel-spill-risk-when-opening-fuel. Based on NHTSA recall #22V673000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V673000).
Why it’s dangerous
A damaged vent pipe in the fuel tank can allow fuel to spill out when the fuel cap is opened. This spill could lead to injury if fuel contacts skin or clothing. The risk is higher when the vent pipe is damaged during manufacturing.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021-2022 Audi Q3 vehicles are affected. Drivers who frequently open the fuel cap without checking for damage are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021-2022 Audi Q3 has a damaged vent pipe in the fuel tank. The issue was found during manufacturing in the fuel tank assembly process.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Audi Customer Service
Call 1-800-253-2834 to get details about your vehicle and the recall process.
Have Dealer Inspect Vent Pipe
Dealers will inspect the internal vent pipe for damage and replace the charcoal canister and fuel tank if necessary.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect the internal vent pipe for damage and replace the charcoal canister and the fuel tank, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20DS.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The vent pipe within the fuel tank may have been damaged during fuel tank assembly, which could cause fuel to spill when the fuel cap is opened.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
This recall applies to 2021-2022 Audi Q3 vehicles. Check if your vehicle has a damaged vent pipe in the fuel tank.
What should I do if my vehicle is affected?
Dealers will inspect the vent pipe and replace the charcoal canister and fuel tank if damaged. Contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 for details.
Contact Audi
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V673000 — Audi Audi Hello, I own a Audi that is covered by recall 22V673000 from Audi. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect the internal vent pipe for damage and replace the charcoal canister and the fuel tank, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20DS. 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 #22V673000 (August 9, 2022)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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.
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