Audi TT Recall R/2020/087: In The Event Of An Accident The Fuel Tank Could Be Damaged And Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Mar 2020
- Launched
- 11,950
- vehicles in the UK
- 20BX
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled TT vehicles built between 29 April 2014 and 24 May 2019. The fuel tank could be damaged and leak in the event of an accident. The dealer will fit a component protector to a bracket on the body of the vehicles affected. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel tank could be damaged and leak in the event of an accident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT THE FUEL TANK COULD BE DAMAGED AND LEAK Defect: The fuel tank could be damaged and leak in the event of an accident. Remedy: A component protector must be fitted to a bracket on the body of the vehicles affected.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: in the event of an accident the fuel tank could be damaged and leak.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a component protector to a bracket on the body of the vehicles affected.
Are You Affected?
TT built between 29 April 2014 and 24 May 2019 may be included. Audi estimates 11,950 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 20BX or the DVSA reference R/2020/087. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| R8, TT, TtrsReplacing Takata driver airbag | Urgent | R/2026/089 | |
| A3, A4, A4 Cabrio, A5 and 3 moreStop-drive TAKATA PSAN | Stop driving | R/2025/387 | |
| TT, TtrsOn affected vehicles it is possible the guide channel for the front passenger's airbag may not have been welded to the dash panel according to specifications | Urgent | R/2023/258 | |
| R8, TTIf a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period | Urgent | R/2023/054 | |
| Q3, TTThe design trim on the power unit can become detached from its retainers | Low | R/2022/073 |
This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2020/075 on 18 Mar 2020, for bolted connection between steering shaft and steering rack may come loose. The one launched after it was R/2020/115 on 27 Mar 2020, for there may be increased pedal travel as a result of production tolerances. You can also see every Audi recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/087, launched 25 March 2020. 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.