Audi recall filed in Japan over fuel-leak risk
Volkswagen Group Japan has filed a recall in Japan for six Audi models and 858 vehicles over a fuel-tank valve defect that could cause fuel leakage.
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Recall lodged in Japan
Volkswagen Group Japan lodged a recall with Japan’s transport ministry on 16 September covering six Audi models and 858 vehicles. The filing described a safety action under Japan’s recall system and identified the campaign as a recall for Audi vehicles sold in that market. 16
Defect and remedy
The problem affects the fuel system, specifically the fuel tank used in four-wheel-drive vehicles. The official notice says the design review for the valve that regulates pressure inside the tank was insufficient, so some valves may not close. If tank pressure rises, fuel can flow into the ACF charcoal canister and potentially leak. The remedy is to replace the fuel tank with an improved part and replace the ACF with a new unit. 1346
Models and volumes
The recall covers six Audi variants: TTS, TT 45Tq, SQ2, S3, A3 40Tq and RS3. The notice lists 86 TTS, 164 TT 45Tq, 12 SQ2, 105 S3, 343 A3 40Tq and 148 RS3, which totals 858 vehicles. Recall365 lists the same six model codes and the same overall affected count. 1346
Timing and status
The Japanese filing says the affected vehicles were imported between 28 January and 20 June 2023. It also records 24 confirmed defect cases and no accidents. Tarantas News says the campaign was registered in Japan on 16 September 2026 and notes that repairs would begin once parts were ready, with no exact start date stated in the document it cited. 125
Registry and identification
Tarantas News identifies the campaign as recall No. 4239 and says Audi Japan planned to notify owners by post, phone or email. The Japanese transport ministry’s recall search system says owners should match the campaign details against the vehicle identification information, because applicability can depend on the specific vehicle configuration. 25
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