Vehicle recall 09V377000 · September 30, 2009
Audi A3 and TT
The closing force of an internal spring of the fuel tank ventilation valve is not adequate enough to hold the valve closed under extreme driving conditions possibly allowing fuel…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 Audi A3, tt, and tt roadster passenger vehicles manufactured between September 29, 2005 and August 26, 2009. The closing force of an internal spring of the fuel tank ventilation valve is not adequate enough to hold the valve closed under extreme driving conditions possibly allowing fuel to leak.
- Consequence
- In the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire could occur.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners and Audi dealers will replace the fuel tank ventilation valve with an improved valve free of charge. The safety recall began on November 16, 2009. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834.
- Notes
- Volkswagen's recall campaign number is 20Q3/J3.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V377000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 30, 2009
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 20Q3/J3
- Owner notification
- November 16, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 10,200
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicles covered
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