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2005 AUDI allroad

2 recalls Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #08V157000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
What Happened
The fuel tank on your Audi A6 or Allroad has a plastic valve that helps prevent fuel spills in a rollover. Over time, this valve can crack due to aging and stress from the surrounding parts.
Risk if Unfixed
If the valve cracks, fuel can leak out and ignite, causing a fire. This is a serious risk to your safety and the safety of others.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will reinforce or repair the cracked valve to prevent leaks. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 68,240 MY 2001-2004 AUDI A6 QUATTRO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7L, 2.8L, OR 3.0L ENGINES AND MY 2001-2005 ALLROAD QUATTRO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7L OR 4.2L ENGINES. THE AGING OF THE PLASTIC MATERIAL IN THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE COMBINED WITH BENDING STRESS FROM THE ALUMINUM VENTILATION LINE TO THE ROLLOVER VALVE NIPPLE MAY LEAD TO CRACKING OF THE NIPPLE. IF THIS HAPPENS, A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE NIPPLE ON THE ROLLOVER VALVE TO PREVENT LEAKAGE OR REPAIR THE CRACKING AT THE NIPPLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 27, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
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Moderate #06V198000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
What Happened
The headlight switch in your vehicle has a connector that can short circuit and cause electrical issues. This can happen if the connector pins touch each other while you're driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, it could lead to overheating or even a fire, which could cause serious damage to your vehicle.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will reorganize the wiring harness by adding a protective jumper wiring harness, and this repair is free for you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HALOGEN LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS, CERTAIN CONNECTOR PINS IN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH CONNECTOR COME INTO CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT. NOTE: VEHICLES WITH XENON LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT AFFECTED BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT IN THESE VEHICLES CONTAINS A FUSE, WHICH PRECLUDES EXCESSIVE CURRENT FLOW IN THE CASE OF A SHORT CIRCUIT. AUDI S6 AND S6 AVANT VEHICLES ARE ALL EQUIPPED WITH XENON LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS AND, THEREFORE, ARE NOT LONGER AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO OVERHEATING OR FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE WIRING HARNESS BY INSTALLING A JUMPER WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall

Other AUDI allroad Years

2020
1 recall
2018
1 recall
2017
1 recall
2015
1 recall
2014
1 recall
2013
1 recall
2004
3 recalls
2003
3 recalls
2002
3 recalls
2001
3 recalls

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