Volkswagen Intake Injector Pump Recall Investigation Completed
Volkswagen Intake Injector Pump Recall Investigation Completed

Audi A3 and Volkswagen Golf suction jet pump problems have caused fuel leaks and other problems. July 4, 2024 — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s federal investigation into a second Audi and Volkswagen suction jet pump recall has concluded. In December 2023, NHTSA launched an investigation into the 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf and Audi A3 vehicles that were recalled in September 2016 because of fuel leak problems in these vehicles. The suction jet pump removes fuel from the evaporative emissions system, but the pump may be damaged during assembly. This can cause fuel to flow directly into the evaporative emissions system. Fuel may leak from the canister filter, gasoline may spray out during refueling, and passengers may smell fuel. The 2016 recall was for a defective suction injection pump inside the fuel tank. Dealers were asked to replace the suction injection pump with an improved version. NHTSA launched the recall investigations after Audi and Volkswagen owners continued to complain of…

Volkswagen Intake Injector Pump Recall Investigation Completed
Volkswagen Intake Injector Pump Recall Investigation Completed

Audi A3 and Volkswagen Golf suction jet pump problems have caused fuel leaks and other problems. July 4, 2024 — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s federal investigation into a second Audi and Volkswagen suction jet pump recall has concluded. In December 2023, NHTSA launched an investigation into the 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf and Audi A3 vehicles that were recalled in September 2016 because of fuel leak problems in these vehicles. The suction jet pump removes fuel from the evaporative emissions system, but the pump may be damaged during assembly. This can cause fuel to flow directly into the evaporative emissions system. Fuel may leak from the canister filter, gasoline may spray out during refueling, and passengers may smell fuel. The 2016 recall was for a defective suction injection pump inside the fuel tank. Dealers were asked to replace the suction injection pump with an improved version. NHTSA launched the recall investigations after Audi and Volkswagen owners continued to complain of…