The electric coolant pump in your Audi is responsible for circulating coolant through the engine. It's located in the 2.0L Turbo FSI engine in certain 2012-2016 models.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pump gets blocked or short-circuited, the engine could overheat, which increases the risk of a fire.
Free Fix
Audi will replace the pump with a new one at no cost to you. Your dealer will perform the repair when you get the recall notice, and it's free to fix.
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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 pump that helps keep your engine cool. In some 2012-2017 models with 2.0L turbo engines, this pump can get clogged with debris from the cooling system.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pump gets clogged, it can overheat and increase the risk of a fire, which could spread quickly and cause significant damage.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will update the software in your vehicle so that it automatically shuts off the power to the coolant pump if it gets clogged, preventing a fire. This service is free, and you should schedule it 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 body-sensing mat in your front passenger seat is a special sensor that helps the airbag system decide if there's a person sitting there. In certain Audi models from 2012-2018, this mat can wear out or get damaged, causing the system to malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag system thinks there's no one in the passenger seat, it might not deploy the airbag in a crash, which could lead to more serious injuries.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will install a repair kit to fix the airbag system, completely free of charge. 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 2013-2018 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 vehicle's auxiliary heater electrical connector might have been installed incorrectly, which could cause it to overheat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the connector gets too hot, it could catch fire, posing a serious risk to you and your vehicle.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will inspect and replace the auxiliary heater and connector for free, and they'll contact you when it's time to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi A6 Sedans and 2015 Audi A7 vehicles. The auxiliary heater electrical connector on these vehicles may have been incorrectly inserted into the auxiliary heater, possibly resulting in increased electrical resistance.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The extra resistance can cause the connector to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the auxiliary heater connector, replacing the auxiliary heater and connector, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 82C1.
