Recall 11V267 covers 5,992 2001-2004 Audi A6, RS6, and S6 vehicles for a fuel-tank rollover-valve leak. Repair is free at any franchised Audi dealer.
Audi is recalling 5,992 2001-2004 A6, S6, and RS6 vehicles with 4.2L engines because the fuel tank rollover valve nipple can crack and leak fuel. A fuel leak near an ignition source raises the risk of a vehicle fire, and the Audi dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The fuel tank rollover valve on affected 2001-2004 Audi A6, S6, and RS6 vehicles with 4.2L engines is part of the fuel tank venting system. It helps the tank breathe as fuel level and pressure change, and it also helps limit fuel escape if the vehicle rolls over. A small valve nipple connects that valve to an aluminum ventilation line.
In NHTSA campaign 11V267, the problem is at that nipple. As the plastic in the rollover valve ages, bending stress from the aluminum ventilation line puts load on the connection point. Over time, the nipple cracks, opening a path for fuel to leak from the tank area.
There is no warning sign before failure. After a crack opens, an owner can notice fuel odor or see fuel near the tank area, but the filing does not identify an earlier dashboard light, sound, or drivability symptom.
Who's affected?
Spans A6, RS6, and S6 models across the 2001-2004 model years, all tied to the fuel tank assembly.
| 2002 Audi A6 | fuel system |
|---|---|
| 2003 Audi RS6 | fuel system |
| 2001 Audi A6 | fuel system |
| 2002 Audi S6 | fuel system |
| 2004 Audi A6 | fuel system |
| 2003 Audi A6 | fuel system |
| 2003 Audi S6 | fuel system |
| Units affected | 5,992 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
A fuel leak near an ignition source can lead to a vehicle fire. If your VIN is included, contact an Audi dealer for recall instructions and avoid ignition sources near the vehicle until the repair is complete. Repair will be free at any franchised Audi dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2001-2004 Audi A6, RS6, or S6 is included in this recall.
- Check for Audi's owner letter mailed on June 21, 2011, or ask a franchised Audi dealer to look up recall 11V267 by VIN.
- Schedule the free fuel-tank rollover-valve nipple reinforcement or crack repair that prevents fuel leakage near the tank.
- Call Audi at 1-800-822-2834 with questions and reference recall number 11V267 when you call.
- Avoid ignition sources near the vehicle if you smell fuel, and stop driving until an Audi dealer inspects it.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, once the recall repair is available, an Audi technician reinforces the nipple on the fuel tank rollover valve to stop fuel from leaking at that point. If the nipple is already cracked, the technician repairs the cracking at the nipple instead. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered by Audi. Ask the service desk to confirm that your VIN is included in campaign 11V267 before any repair visit.
Timeline
| May 3, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 21, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V267?
Recall 11V267 covers 5,992 certain 2001-2004 Audi A6, 2002-2003 S6, and 2003 RS6 vehicles with 4.2L engines. The fuel tank rollover valve nipple can crack and leak fuel. Audi dealers reinforce or repair the rollover valve nipple for free.
What should I do if my 2001-2004 Audi A6, RS6, or S6 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Audi is included in recall 11V267. If it is, contact a franchised Audi dealer and reference recall 11V267 when you schedule the rollover valve repair. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 11V267, Audi dealers reinforce the rollover valve nipple to prevent leakage or repair cracking at the nipple free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a fuel leak near an ignition source, which increases the risk of a vehicle fire. The defect involves cracking at the fuel tank rollover valve nipple. If your VIN is included, arrange the free Audi dealer repair and ask the service desk about fuel-smell concerns before driving.
What if I bought my Audi A6, RS6, or S6 used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Audi is included, then call a franchised Audi dealer or Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 with recall 11V267.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V267000 |
|---|---|
| Audi customer service | 1-800-822-2834 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V267 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V267000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →