The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A fuel feed line connecting the fuel filter to the engine can prematurely age and shrink through exposure to high under hood temperature caused by the turbocharger.
The risk
This can result in fuel seepage at the connection.
The fix
Dealers will replace the entire fuel feed line from the fuel filter to the engine with a fuel line of shrinkage-proof material.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-068 (00V068000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | KY |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Component | Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings |
| Report date | March 6, 2000 |
| Owners notified | March 22, 2001 |
| Vehicles affected | 3,000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the fuel & propulsion system
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-068 repair free?
Yes. Audi dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the entire fuel feed line from the fuel filter to the engine with a fuel line of shrinkage-proof material.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 3,000 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.