Recall 15V229000: 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2015 Volkswagen Golf, 2015 Volkswagen GTI
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Apr 17, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 6,205
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Golf, and GTI manufactured on February 17, 2014, to May 22, 2014, and Audi A3 manufactured on February 16, 2013, to April 23, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
The risk
If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle will not start, or if the engine is running, it will stop and the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any affected fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi at 1-800-253-2834.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V229000
- Manufacturer campaign
- Audi: 20V5/VW: 20W5
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Jun 16, 2015
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump (Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology