The electric coolant pump in your Audi is a crucial part that helps keep your engine cool. In certain 2012-2016 models, this pump can get clogged with debris or short-circuit due to moisture.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pump fails, your engine can overheat, which could cause a fire. This is a serious risk to your safety and the safety of others.
Free Fix
Audi will replace the faulty coolant pump with a new one, completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice from Audi.
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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 the tube that carries gasoline from the tank to your engine. In some 2012-2014 models, this line can develop a weak spot that might cause a leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel line leaks, it could ignite if there's an open flame nearby, which could cause a fire.
Free Fix
Audi will replace the faulty fuel line with a new one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible when you get 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 machine that helps keep your engine cool. It can get clogged with debris from your cooling system, causing it to overheat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pump overheats, it could cause a fire, which is a very serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will update the software to automatically shut off the pump if it gets clogged, and this repair is completely free for you.
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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 occupant classification sensor in your vehicle is a special mat in the front passenger seat that helps your airbag system decide whether to deploy. Over time, this mat can wear out and cause problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sensor fails, the airbag in front of the passenger seat may not work properly in a crash, which could lead to serious injury to the passenger.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will install a special repair kit to fix the occupant classification system, and this service is completely free. 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 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.
