2021–2022 Audi Q3 Fuel System Recall 22V673000 (Audi 20DS)
NHTSA recall 22V673000 (Audi recall 20DS) covers about 13,004 2021–2022 Audi Q3 vehicles (fuel system), filed with NHTSA Sep 8, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 22V673000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Fuel system
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Audi Q3 vehicles. The vent pipe within the fuel tank may have been damaged during fuel tank assembly.
The risk
A damaged vent pipe may allow fuel to spill out of the filler neck when the fuel cap is opened, increasing the risk of an injury.
The remedy and its status
Dealers will inspect the internal vent pipe for damage and replace the charcoal canister and the fuel tank, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20DS.
Status: NHTSA lists Nov 1, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Audi recall number 20DS
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V673000 as 20DS. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "20DS recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Audi Q3 | 2021–2022 | All Q3 recalls |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Sep 8, 2022
- Owner notification
- Nov 1, 2022
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Check your VIN for 22V673000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 22V673000 is open, call any Audi dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V673000 or 20DS). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V673000?
NHTSA recall 22V673000 (Audi recall 20DS) covers about 13,004 2021–2022 Audi Q3 vehicles (fuel system), filed with NHTSA Sep 8, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021-2022 Audi Q3 vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V673000?
NHTSA's record for 22V673000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A damaged vent pipe may allow fuel to spill out of the filler neck when the fuel cap is opened, increasing the risk of an injury." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V673000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Audi dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 22V673000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect the internal vent pipe for damage and replace the charcoal canister and the fuel tank, if necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Nov 1, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Audi recall number for 22V673000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 20DS. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (20DS) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V673000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 22V673000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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