Audi RS6, RS7, S6 And 1 More Recall R/2013/112: Fuel Line May Have Become Damage And Could Cause A Fuel Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Oct 2013
- Launched
- 452
- vehicles in the UK
- 20U6
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled RS6, RS7, S6 and 1 more vehicles built between 1 January 2012 and 1 August 2013. Due to manufacturing tolerance the fuel line may become damaged in individual cases and within a specific manufacturing period. The recall notice describes the fix as: within the range quoted and replace the fuel line. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to manufacturing tolerance the fuel line may become damaged in individual cases and within a specific manufacturing period. In the worst case this can cause leakage.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL LINE MAY HAVE BECOME DAMAGE AND COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK Defect: Due to manufacturing tolerance the fuel line may become damaged in individual cases and within a specific manufacturing period. In the worst case this can cause leakage. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles within the range quoted and replace the fuel line
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a FUEL LEAK.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: within the range quoted and replace the fuel line.
Are You Affected?
RS6, RS7, S6 and 1 more built between 1 January 2012 and 1 August 2013 may be included. Audi estimates 452 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 20U6 or the DVSA reference R/2013/112. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RS6Checking high-pressure pump | Urgent | R/2025/427 | |
| RS6Replacing front passenger airbag | Urgent | R/2025/092 | |
| A6, Q7, RS6Faulty crash sensors for airbag/restraint systems may have been fitted in both of the front doors | Urgent | R/2020/372 | |
| TTIn the event of an accident the fuel tank could be damaged and leak | Urgent | R/2020/087 | |
| A4, A5, A5 Cabrio, A6 and 2 moreFuel may escape from one or both fuel rails | Urgent | R/2019/099 |
This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2012/083 on 7 Aug 2012, for sunroof glass may shatter. The one launched after it was R/2013/113 on 7 Oct 2013, for glass sunroof may unexpectedly break. You can also see every Audi recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/112, launched 7 October 2013. 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.