Vehicle recall 16V647000 · September 7, 2016
Audi A3 Cabriolet, Volkswagen Golf and 1 more model
Due to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Audi A3 sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. Due to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system.
- Consequence
- As fuel accumulates in the EVAP system, it may leak out through the charcoal canister filter element. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 20Y6 and 20Y5. This recall has been fully superseded by recall 24V-110.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V647000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 7, 2016
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 20Y6/20Y5
- Owner notification
- October 31, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 110,042
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline; Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Audi A3 Cabriolet (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
- Volkswagen Golf (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
- Volkswagen GTI (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
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