The electric coolant pump in your vehicle is a small pump that helps keep your engine cool. In some 2012-2017 Audi models, this pump can get blocked or short-circuit, which could lead to overheating.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pump fails, your engine can overheat, which can cause a fire. This is a serious risk that could happen while you're driving or parked.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty pump with a new one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, so your vehicle can run safely and reliably.
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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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The fuel line in your Audi A6 or A7 is a critical hose that carries gasoline from the tank to the engine. In certain 2012-2014 models, this line can develop a weak spot that may cause it to leak fuel.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel line leaks and there's an ignition source nearby, you risk a fire. This is a serious safety concern that could cause significant damage to your vehicle and potentially harm you or others.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty fuel line with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Audi A6 and A7 vehicles. The fuel line has a compression point that can weaken, potentially resulting in a fuel leak.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-888-237-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AR.
The electric coolant pump in your Audi is a small pump that helps keep your engine cool. In some 2012-2017 models with 2.0L turbo engines, debris from your cooling system can clog the pump and cause it to overheat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pump overheats, it could increase the risk of a fire, which could be a serious safety issue.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will update the software so that the pump's power is cut off if it becomes clogged, preventing a potential fire. This update is free, and you'll be notified when it's time to bring your vehicle in for the fix.
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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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The fuel hose in your Audi is like a flexible tube that carries gasoline from the engine to the fuel pump. In some 2012-2013 A6 and A7 models, this hose can break down and start leaking fuel.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel hose leaks and ignites, it could cause a fire in the engine compartment. This could lead to serious damage, injury, or even a complete loss of control.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace both the hose and the fuel pump with new ones, free of charge. You should schedule the repair when you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 and Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a fuel hose in the engine compartment that may degrade and leak fuel.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the under hood fuel pump and fuel hose, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24BZ.
The air bag sensor in your Audi is a crucial system that helps determine if the front passenger seat is occupied by a person or an inanimate object. This sensor, called the PODS, is made up of a mat under the front passenger seat cushion.
Risk if Unfixed
If the PODS system fails, your front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in a crash, which could lead to serious injury to the passenger.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will install a repair kit to fix the PODS system, free of charge. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible, as your safety is at risk.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.
Your Audi's passenger air bags are controlled by a sensor that can see if there's a person in the passenger seat. In some 2012-2013 Audi A6 and A7 models, this sensor might not work correctly, even if you have heated and cooled seats.
Risk if Unfixed
If this sensor fails, the passenger-side air bag might not inflate in a crash, leaving you or your passenger unprotected and at risk of more serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will install a special repair kit to fix the sensor, ensuring your air bags deploy correctly in an emergency – at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 vehicles manufactured March 28, 2011, to March 25, 2013, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles manufactured January 25, 2011, to March 19, 2013. In vehicles with heated and cooled seats, the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS), used to enable the front passenger air bags, may malfunction and prevent the passenger-side air bags from deploying in a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of occupant injury in a crash.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D1.
