Recall 20V076 affects 8,572 2016-2019 Audi Tt vehicles because a fuel tank can leak after a crash. Repair is free at any franchised Audi dealer.
Audi is recalling 8,572 2016-2019 Tt vehicles because, in a crash, the fuel tank heat shield bracket can damage the fuel tank. Fuel leaking from a damaged tank increases the risk of a fire, and Audi dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The fuel tank on a 2016-2019 Audi Tt stores gasoline under the rear of the vehicle. A nearby heat shield helps protect that area from exhaust heat, and a body-mounted bracket holds related shielding hardware in place. On these quattro models, Audi found that this bracket does not serve a needed function.
The problem appears in a crash, not during normal driving. Because of production tolerances, meaning small allowed differences in how parts fit and sit on the body, the bracket can contact and damage the fuel tank during a front crash. Audi removed the bracket from later TT quattro production and the recall repair adds a protective cover to the affected bracket.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner is not expected to hear, smell, or feel this issue before a crash because the bracket becomes a hazard only when the vehicle structure moves under crash force.
Who's affected?
Spans four model years of the Tt, all tied to the same fuel-system tank assembly.
| 2016 Audi Tt | fuel system |
|---|---|
| 2017 Audi Tt | fuel system |
| 2018 Audi Tt | fuel system |
| 2019 Audi Tt | fuel system |
| Units affected | 8,572 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
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?
Fuel leaking from a damaged tank creates a fire risk. There is no warning sign before failure, so check your VIN and schedule the repair soon if this recall applies. Repair is free at any franchised Audi dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016-2019 Audi Tt is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Audi dealer to schedule the free protective-cap installation that shields the fuel tank from the heat shield bracket in a crash.
- Bring the recall notice if Audi has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 20V076 when you call.
- Complete the dealer repair before delaying other service, since fuel tank damage in a crash can lead to a fuel leak and fire risk.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Audi technician installs a protective cap on the fuel tank heat shield bracket. The cap covers the bracket area tied to fuel tank damage in a crash. Parts and labor are covered by the recall. Audi is not offering reimbursement for this campaign, so paid out of pocket repairs are not handled through a separate recall reimbursement plan.
| Reimbursement | No separate reimbursement |
|---|
Timeline
| February 12, 2020 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 19, 2020 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 10, 2020 | Dealer notification began |
| April 10, 2020 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 10, 2020 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V076?
Recall 20V076 covers 8,572 2016-2019 Audi Tt vehicles. In a crash, the fuel tank heat shield bracket can damage the fuel tank, which can lead to a fuel leak and increased fire risk. Audi dealers install a protective cap on the bracket for free.
What should I do if my 2016-2019 Audi Tt is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 20V076. If it is, contact a franchised Audi dealer to schedule the fuel tank heat shield bracket protective cap installation. Reference recall number 20V076 or Audi recall number 20BX when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Audi dealers install the protective cap on the fuel tank heat shield bracket free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for vehicles included in recall 20V076.
What is the safety risk in recall 20V076?
The safety risk is fuel leakage after a crash. Recall 20V076 says the fuel tank heat shield bracket can damage the fuel tank in a crash, and a damaged tank can leak fuel, increasing fire risk. The free dealer repair adds a protective cap to the bracket.
What if I bought my Audi Tt used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner, so a used 2016-2019 Audi Tt is still eligible if its VIN is included. Check your VIN, then call an Audi dealer with recall number 20V076 or 20BX.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V076000 |
|---|---|
| Audi customer service | 1-800-893-5298 |
| NHTSA recall # | 20V076 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 20V076000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 24, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →