NHTSA Complaint #11491839 — 2018 AUDI RS 3

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11491839
Vehicle	2018 AUDI RS 3
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	October 23, 2022
Date Filed	November 1, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

The suction pump located in the fuel tank failed, causing fuel to back up into the evaporation canister and out of the vent tube in the rear passenger wheel well, which is a potential fire hazard. This is the exact same part a recall was issued for in NHTSA campaign numbers 16V647 VW and 16V647 Audi

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