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Passenger cars (Audi RSQ3, Audi Q3 35TDIq) - Repair
Official notice
8 Oct 2021
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Audi RSQ3, Audi Q3 35TDIq) - Repair. Defect in the fuel system (suction jet pump with fuel gauge sensor). ■ Defective component (part name): Fuel system (suction jet pump with fuel gauge sensor). ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: In the suction jet pump with fuel gauge sensor installed in the No. 2 fuel tank, the clearance between the pump's fuel line and the fuel gauge sensor is inadequate, which may cause the fuel gauge sensor to catch on the fuel line. Consequently, the fuel gauge reading may not match the actual fuel quantity and may indicate more fuel than is actually present. If driving continues in this condition, the vehicle may run out of fuel and become unable to be driven. Published 2021-10-08.
What to do now
(Recall) 外-3291 ■ Corrective measures: On all vehicles, secure the fuel line with a cable tie to ensure clearance between the fuel gauge sensor and the fuel line of the suction jet pump with fuel gauge sensor.
Recall number
外-3291
Official notice
2021-10-08
The hazard
The hazard
Defect in the fuel system (suction jet pump with fuel gauge sensor). ■ Defective component (part name): Fuel system (suction jet pump with fuel gauge sensor). ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: In the suction jet pump with fuel gauge sensor installed in the No. 2 fuel tank, the clearance between the pump's fuel line and the fuel gauge sensor is inadequate, which may cause the fuel gauge sensor to catch on the fuel line. Consequently, the fuel gauge reading may not match the actual fuel quantity and may indicate more fuel than is actually present. If driving continues in this condition, the vehicle may run out of fuel and become unable to be driven.
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Brand: Audi. Contact: アウディジャパン株式会社. Phone 0120-598119.
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