Audi A2, A3, A4 Recall R/2004/213: Bolts Of The Tandem Fuel Pump Cover May Break, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Mar 2005
- Launched
- 14,820
- vehicles in the UK
- 20L1
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled A2, A3, A4 vehicles built between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004. It is advised that on some vehicles fitted with a 3 and 4 cylinder pump injector engine the bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break due to a bolt production fault. The dealer will check the pump for being of a certain manufacture. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It is advised that on some vehicles fitted with a 3 and 4 cylinder pump injector engine the bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break due to a bolt production fault. As a result the pump housing will not be tight and a diesel fuel leak may occur.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BOLTS OF THE TANDEM FUEL PUMP COVER MAY BREAK Defect: It is advised that on some vehicles fitted with a 3 and 4 cylinder pump injector engine the bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break due to a bolt production fault. As a result the pump housing will not be tight and a diesel fuel leak may occur. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the pump checked for being of a certain manufacture. If found to be within the affected range the pump housing cover bolts will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break.
The Fix
The dealer will check the pump for being of a certain manufacture.
Are You Affected?
A2, A3, A4 built between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004 may be included. Audi estimates 14,820 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Audi, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Audi.
- Book with any franchised Audi dealer, quoting the campaign code 20L1 or the DVSA reference R/2004/213. See how to get a Audi recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2004/041 on 17 Mar 2004, for rear left brake pipe may become damaged. The one launched after it was R/2005/042 on 10 May 2005, for possibility that headlight brightness may significantly reduce. You can also see every Audi recall, the Audi A4 recall history, all recalls launched in 2005 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/213, launched 1 March 2005. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.