The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with quattro drive system which employs a fuel and fuel vapor leak detection system. If the vehicle is refueled shortly after the engine is started, and is kept running while being refueled, the fuel vapor recovery system could produce sufficient back pressure to cause fuel to be ejected after a complete fill-up when the fuel pump nozzle is removed from the filler neck.
The risk
In the presence of an ignition source, fuel spray could result in fire or possible personal injury.
The fix
Vw is providing a new page for the owner's manual and also requesting owners to make an appointment with their dealers to have a label containing important refueling instructions installed inside of the fuel filler door. Dealers will also remove the tire pressure label and replace it with a new label affixed to the fender well at the right rear door.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 99V-058 (99V058000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | KT |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Component | Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap |
| Report date | March 22, 1999 |
| Owners notified | June 8, 1999 |
| Vehicles affected | 27,964 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the fuel & propulsion system
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 99V-058 repair free?
Yes. Audi dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Vw is providing a new page for the owner's manual and also requesting owners to make an appointment with their dealers to have a label containing important refueling instructions installed inside of the fuel filler door.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 27,964 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.