The electric coolant pump in your Audi is responsible for circulating coolant through your engine to keep it from overheating. In some 2012-2017 models with 2.0L Turbo FSI engines, this pump can get clogged with debris or short-circuit from moisture.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pump fails, it could cause a fire in your engine compartment, putting you and others at risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty pump with a new one at no cost to you. You'll be notified, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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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 Audi is a small device that helps keep your engine cool. In certain models, this pump can get clogged with debris from the cooling system and overheat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pump overheats, it can cause a fire, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Audi will update the software in your vehicle to prevent the coolant pump from overheatting, free of charge, and you should schedule this update as soon as you get 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 in your Audi A4 or Allroad helps decide when to deploy the air bags in an accident. In some 2013-2015 models, this module has a glitch that might prevent the front air bags from deploying in a second crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the front air bags don't deploy when they should, you could be at greater risk of injury in a crash – even if you're wearing a seatbelt.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will update the software in your air bag control unit for free, so schedule an appointment as soon as you get your recall notice. This repair is on the house, and it's essential to address this as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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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 electrical connector in your Audi is like a small plug that powers the auxiliary heater. In some 2013-2016 models, water can seep into this connector and cause the wires to overheat and melt.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wires melt, they could start a fire in your vehicle, which could cause serious damage or injury.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the auxiliary heater and update the software if needed, all at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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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.
