2017 Audi A3 Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2017 Audi A3, making up 34% of all complaints filed for that model year. A related recall (campaign 24V110000) covers a suction pump replacement, and the median mileage at failure was 48,500 miles.
- Fuel System complaints
- 15
- 34% of 44
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 48,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report the fuel tank refusing to accept fuel at the pump, with gas station nozzles clicking off repeatedly before the tank is full.
- Several owners describe fuel spilling or gushing out of the fill neck or from the rear of the vehicle after refueling attempts.
- A number of complaints describe a strong gasoline odor inside the cabin, sometimes persisting after driving at highway speed.
- Owners report the charcoal canister becoming flooded with fuel, which some described as a fire risk.
- Some drivers experienced stalling or misfiring at stops that they linked to fuel delivery problems, in addition to the fuel-fill issues.
- One owner tied the problem directly to recall campaign 20YF/24V110000, saying the dealership knew about the recall before the fuel leak occurred.
When 2017 Audi A3 fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 20, 2019, latest Jun 13, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2017 Audi A3
- NHTSA 24V110000Feb 14, 2024Fuel System261,257 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed on August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are VW: 20UF/Audi: 20YF. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-647 will need to have the new remedy completed. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 16V-647.
Fuel System complaints by A3 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does the 2017 Audi A3 have?
- NHTSA lists 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2017 Audi A3, which is 34% of the 44 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2017 Audi A3 fuel system?
- Yes. Recall campaign 24V110000, reported February 14, 2024, covers the fuel system and directs dealers to replace the suction pump free of charge.
- At what mileage do 2017 Audi A3 fuel system problems usually occur?
- The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2017 Audi A3 is 48,500 miles.
- Are the 2017 Audi A3 fuel system problems dangerous?
- NHTSA records one injury tied to this problem area, with owners describing fuel spilling from the tank, cabin gas odor, and canister flooding, though no crashes or fires are recorded.
- Is the 2017 Audi A3 worse than other years for fuel system complaints?
- The 2017 A3's fuel system share of 34% is higher than 2016 (25%), 2018 (15%), and most other years except 2010 (38%) and 2019 (40%).