Safety Recall NHTSA · 22V155000 Reported March 14, 2022

Fuel gauge may display inaccurate fuel reading

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · Electrical System · 47,238 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
22V155000
Manufacturer Campaign
20DN
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
47,238
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 14, 2022
Completion Rate
95.70

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 rs6 avant and rs7, 2020-2022 a6 allroad, s6 sedan, and s7, and 2019-2022 a6 sedan and a7 vehicles. the fuel level sender may stick, causing an inaccurate fuel level reading to be displayed on the instrument cluster.

Safety Consequence

An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a new sensor in the tank, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed february 17, 2023. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. audi's number for this recall is 20dn.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 22V155000 or campaign 20DN.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 22V155000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 22V155000?

NHTSA recall 22V155000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on March 14, 2022. It addresses: Fuel gauge may display inaccurate fuel reading. The recall affects approximately 47,238 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 22V155000 or the manufacturer campaign number 20DN. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.