The electric coolant pump in your Audi is like a little fan that helps keep your engine cool. In some 2012-2017 models with 2.0L Turbo FSI engines, this pump can get clogged with debris or short-circuit due to moisture.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pump gets blocked or short-circuits, your engine can overheat, which can lead to a fire. This is a serious risk that could cause significant damage to your vehicle and potentially put you in harm's way.
Free Fix
Audi will contact you directly to let you know when to bring your vehicle in. They'll replace the faulty pump with a new one at no cost to you. This is a free repair, so schedule an appointment as soon as you can.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002.
The electric coolant pump in your vehicle helps keep your engine cool. In some 2012-2017 Audi models, a mix of debris from the cooling system can clog the pump, causing it to overheat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pump overheats, it could increase the risk of a fire, which is a serious safety issue.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will update the vehicle's software to shut off power to the pump if it gets clogged, at no cost to you. This should be done as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1.
The air bag control module is a computer that helps your Audi's air bags deploy in a crash. In some 2013-2015 A4, S4, and Allroad models, this module has a problem that could prevent the front air bags from deploying when they should.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash and hit from the side, and then get hit again from the front, your front air bags might not deploy. This could lead to serious injury to you and your passengers.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will update the air bag control module software for free. This will ensure your front air bags deploy when they should, keeping you and your passengers safer. Schedule the repair at your earliest convenience.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Audi A4 and S4 vehicles manufactured February 16, 2012, to October 21, 2014, and 2013-2015 Audi Allroad vehicles manufactured March 12, 2012, to October 21, 2014. Due to an improper algorithm in the air bag control module, if a crash necessitates deployment of the side air bags, a second impact to the front of the vehicle may not command the front air bags to also deploy.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the front air bags do not deploy in the event of a secondary impact to the front of the vehicle, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2014. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69K5.
The auxiliary heater in your vehicle is a system that helps keep you warm in cold weather. The electrical connector that powers it could corrode and cause the wires to overheat or melt.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wires melt, there's a risk of a fire starting in your car, which could cause serious damage or harm.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty auxiliary heater and update the software, all for free. They'll get in touch with you to schedule the repair, and you can also call them at 1-800-893-5298 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 80C5 and 80C6.
