The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V076000·Announced 2020-02-12

Audi TT Recall: Fuel Tank Heat Shield Bracket Fire Risk

Volkswagen is recalling 2016-2019 Audi TT vehicles because a fuel tank heat shield bracket may damage the tank in a crash, causing a fuel leak and fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel tank damage) that increases the risk of a fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2019 Audi TT Roadster Quattro and TT Coupe Quattro vehicles. The recall involves 8,572 vehicles.

In the event of a crash, the fuel tank may become damaged by the fuel tank heat shield bracket. A damaged fuel tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cap on the fuel tank heat shield bracket, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AUDI TT
Brand
AUDI
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
8,572

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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