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Audi recall 20BM

Audi calls it 20BM. NHTSA filed it as campaign 19V057000 on Jan 28, 2019: fuel system, gasoline on the 2016 Audi A8 and 1 other Audi model, 8,985 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
19V0570002016 Audi A8 and 1 other Audi modelFuel System, GasolineJan 28, 20198,985critical
Problem Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous and leak fuel. Risk Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of fire. Fix Audi has notified owners, and dealers will install a fuel pressure damper, free of charge. The recall began February 21, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BM.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 19V057000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 20BM is the number Audi assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 19V057000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 20BM the same recall as 19V057000?

Yes. 20BM is Audi’s own number for it; 19V057000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 20BM cover?

2016 Audi A8 and 1 other Audi model, 8,985 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 20BM repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.