The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed on August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are VW: 20UF/Audi: 20YF. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-647 will need to have the new remedy completed. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 16V-647.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 24V-110 (24V110000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | VW: 20UF/AUDI:20YF |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Component | Fuel system, gasoline |
| Report date | February 14, 2024 |
| Owners notified | July 25, 2024 |
| Vehicles affected | 261,257 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
- 2015 Audi A3
- 2016 Audi A3
- 2017 Audi A3
- 2018 Audi A3
- 2019 Audi A3
- 2020 Audi A3
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf
- 2017 Volkswagen Golf
- 2018 Volkswagen Golf
- 2019 Volkswagen Golf
- 2020 Volkswagen Golf
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
- 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
- 2018 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
- 2019 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
- 2015 Volkswagen GTI
- 2016 Volkswagen GTI
- 2017 Volkswagen GTI
- 2018 Volkswagen GTI
- 2019 Volkswagen GTI
- 2020 Volkswagen GTI
- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta
- 2020 Volkswagen Jetta
Owner complaints about the fuel & propulsion system
- 2015 Audi A3 fuel system problems 22
- 2016 Audi A3 fuel system problems 20
- 2017 Audi A3 fuel system problems 15
- 2018 Audi A3 fuel system problems 5
- 2019 Audi A3 fuel system problems 4
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf fuel system problems 22
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf fuel system problems 32
- 2017 Volkswagen Golf fuel system problems 56
- 2018 Volkswagen Golf fuel system problems 10
- 2019 Volkswagen Golf fuel system problems 7
- 2020 Volkswagen Golf fuel system problems 1
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen fuel system problems 2
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 24V-110 repair free?
Yes. Audi dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed on August 13, 2024.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 261,257 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.