Audi Issues Recall for Inaccurate Fuel Gauges
Drivers of A6, A7, S6, RS6, and A6 Allroad vehicles may run out of fuel before their gas gauge is on empty
Audi is recalling nearly 46,000 vehicles because their gas gauges may be inaccurate. The 2021 Audi RS6 Avant and RS7 sedan, 2020-2021 A6 Allroad wagon, S6 and S7 sedans, and 2019-2021 A6 and A7 sedans are included in the recall. If a vehicle runs out of gas while in motion, its engine could stall and increase the likelihood of a crash.
The problem is caused by a faulty sensor in the fuel tank. Drivers may notice an implausibly high remaining fuel range, or a fuel gauge that appears to be stuck at a specific level.
In documents Audi provided to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the automaker says it is aware of 115 warranty claims in the U.S. related to faulty gas gauges.
Dealerships will replace the faulty sensor, free of charge.
The Details
Vehicles Recalled
• Audi RS7 sedans manufactured between July 24, 2020, and May 27, 2021
• Audi A6 sedans manufactured between Aug. 7, 2018, and May 27, 2021
• Audi Allroad wagons manufactured between Nov. 5, 2019, and May 27, 2021
• Audi S7 sedans manufactured between Oct. 22, 2019, and May 5, 2021
• Audi S6 sedans manufactured between Oct. 22, 2019, and May 18, 2021
• Audi RS6 Avant wagons manufactured between July 24, 2020, and May 31, 2021
• Audi A7 sedans manufactured between July 27, 2018, and May 27, 2021
The problem: The fuel level sender, which is located inside the vehicle’s gas tank, may get stuck on the gas tank’s ventilation pipe, leading the dashboard display to show an incorrect gas level and remaining range level.
The fix: Dealerships will replace the fuel level sender, free of charge.
How to contact the manufacturer: Audi will contact owners of affected vehicles by mail starting May 13, 2022. Owners may also contact Audi at 800-253-2834.
NHTSA campaign number: 22V155. Audi’s own number for this recall is 20DN.
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