OVERVIEW
Restore the original fuel filler closure
1J0-201-553-A is the Genuine VW/Audi fuel filler cap for the specified original Audi filler-neck installations. The cap provides the original fuel-system closure and carries the closing instructions shown in the archive photo.
The filler cap is part of the fuel system's sealed closure. A damaged seal or closure mechanism can allow vapor leakage, while a broken tether can leave the cap inconvenient to handle during refueling. Match the original cap and filler-neck design before ordering.
Technical details
- Complete factory number: 1J0-201-553-A.
- Factory specification: factory fuel filler cap, complete number 1J0-201-553-A.
- Design: molded cap with gripping handle and printed closing instructions, as pictured.
- Quantity supplied: one individual fuel filler cap.
One individual cap is supplied. Fuel tank, filler neck, filler door and fuel are separate. Match the original cap number and closure style before ordering.
Common reasons to replace
- The original cap seal is damaged or no longer seals correctly.
- The cap is cracked or its closure mechanism is damaged.
- A diagnostic leak test identifies the cap as the source of an EVAP leak.
- The original cap is missing or damaged.
Inspect the filler-neck sealing face and cap before replacement. An EVAP warning can result from leaks elsewhere in the system, so follow the vehicle's diagnostic procedure rather than treating every emissions fault as a failed cap.
Vehicle fitment
The table identifies confirmed original Audi applications. Match the original cap and filler-neck closure; a model can use different fuel-system parts across production.
| Vehicle | Model years | Engine | Configuration | Application restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi 100 | 1992–1994 | 2.8L gasoline V6 | Sedan; FWD or quattro | Original cap and filler-neck closure matching 1J0-201-553-A; verify original cap number. |
| Audi 80 | 1988–1990 | 2.0L gasoline inline-four | FWD sedan | Original cap and filler-neck closure matching 1J0-201-553-A; verify original cap number. |
| Audi 80 | 1991–1992 | 2.3L gasoline inline-five | FWD sedan | Original cap and filler-neck closure matching 1J0-201-553-A; verify original cap number. |
| Audi 80 quattro | 1988–1992 | 2.3L gasoline inline-five | quattro sedan | Original cap and filler-neck closure matching 1J0-201-553-A; verify original cap number. |
| Audi 90 | 1988–1991 | 2.3L gasoline inline-five | FWD or quattro sedan; 10V or 20V where equipped | Original cap and filler-neck closure matching 1J0-201-553-A; verify original cap number. |
| Audi A6 | 1995–2001 | 2.8L gasoline V6 | FWD sedan | Original cap and filler-neck closure matching 1J0-201-553-A; verify original cap number. |
| Audi A6 | 2002–2004 | 3.0L gasoline V6 | FWD sedan | Original cap and filler-neck closure matching 1J0-201-553-A; verify original cap number. |
| Audi A6 quattro | 1995–1998 | 2.8L gasoline V6 | quattro sedan or Avant; original cap configuration | Original cap and filler-neck closure matching 1J0-201-553-A; verify original cap number. |
| Audi A8 | 2000–2003 | 4.2L gasoline V8 | quattro sedan or A8 L | Original cap and filler-neck closure matching 1J0-201-553-A; verify original cap number. |
| Audi S4 | 1992–1994 | 2.2L turbocharged gasoline inline-five | C4 quattro sedan | Original cap and filler-neck closure matching 1J0-201-553-A; verify original cap number. |
Installation guidance
Follow the vehicle's refueling and cap replacement procedure. Match the original cap to the filler neck and close it according to the printed directions and owner's instructions. Do not force a mismatched closure.
Check that the cap seats securely and the filler door closes correctly. When addressing an EVAP fault, complete the prescribed diagnostic verification.
Ordering information
One individual Genuine VW/Audi fuel filler cap as pictured. Tank, filler neck, filler door and fuel are separate. Confirm VIN and complete original cap number.