Audi, Porsche and VW issue recall in select markets

German car brands - Audi, Porsche and Volkswagen have issued a recall in select global markets. According to media reports, over 93,500 vehicles are being recalled to fix a suspected fuel leak issue. Volkswagen, which owns all three brands, says vibration during driving, and production issues can cause small leaks in rare cases.

The recall includes the Audi A6 and Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid SUV from 2012, the Audi A7 from 2012 and 2013, along with the Audi Q7, S4 and S5 from 2011 to 2012. All the vehicles included reportedly use 3-liter V6 engines. Porsche is recalling the Cayenne and Panamera S Hybrids from 2011 to 2012. Audi says claims that around 80,000 of their vehicles are being recalled globally, with about two-thirds being accounted for by the U.S and China alone. Porsche will recall around 13,500 units globally.

Volkswagen says only a few hundred units will be included, because the recall only pertains to one model. It is unknown if the recall will include India as well.

Source: WSJ