The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines. An internal seal of the fuel injector can malfunction, allowing fuel leakage in the engine compartment.
The risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace all fuel injectors.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 98V-332 (98V332000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | KS |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Component | Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system |
| Report date | December 23, 1998 |
| Owners notified | April 9, 1999 |
| Vehicles affected | 37,200 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 98V-332 repair free?
Yes. Audi dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace all fuel injectors.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 37,200 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.