The electric coolant pump in your vehicle is like a tiny fan that circulates coolant through your engine. In certain 2012-2017 Audi models, this pump can get clogged with debris or short-circuit due to moisture.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pump gets blocked or short-circuited, your engine can overheat and increase the risk of a fire. This is a serious situation that could cause significant damage to your vehicle.
Free Fix
Audi will replace the faulty pump with a new one at no cost to you. Your dealer will take care of the repair when you schedule an appointment, and it's completely free.
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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 is responsible for circulating coolant through the engine. On certain Audi models, this pump can get clogged with debris from the cooling system, which can cause it to overheat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the coolant pump overheats, it could increase the risk of a fire, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will remotely update the system to prevent the pump from overheating if it gets clogged, and this service is free. You'll get a notification when the update is ready, and you should schedule the update as soon as possible.
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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 in your Audi is like a computer that helps the air bags deploy in a crash. In some 2013-2015 models, this module might not send the right signal to the front air bags, which could leave you unprotected in a secondary impact.
Risk if Unfixed
If the front airbags don't deploy in a secondary crash, you could be at greater risk of injury. This is a serious situation that could result in harm to you or your passengers.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will update the air bag control unit software to ensure the front air bags deploy correctly in case of a crash. This repair is free of charge, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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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 Audi is a component that helps warm up your vehicle when it's cold. But in some 2013-2016 A5, A4, and Q5 models, the electrical connector that powers the heater can corrode and cause the wires to overheat or melt.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wires melt, they could catch fire, posing a serious risk to your safety and the safety of your passengers.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty auxiliary heater and update the software as needed, all for free. You'll receive a notification when the repair is available, and you should schedule it right away to get your vehicle safe and running smoothly.
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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.
