The electric coolant pump in your Audi is like a tiny fan that keeps your engine cool. In some 2012-2017 models, this pump can get clogged with debris or short-circuited by moisture, which can cause it to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pump fails, your engine can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while you're driving.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty electric coolant pump with a new one, free of charge. You'll get a notification letter with instructions on how to schedule the repair.
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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.
Your vehicle's fuel pump flange might crack, allowing gasoline to leak, which can lead to a fire.
Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak near an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire, which could cause serious damage or injury.
Free Fix
Audi will fix this for you free of charge: they'll replace the fuel pump flange if it's cracked, or apply a protective film if it's not cracked, and they'll do it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to 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 pump flange if cracks are present. Flanges that do not have cracks will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Z8. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-660.
The electric coolant pump in your vehicle is responsible for circulating coolant through the engine. In some 2012-2017 Audi models with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, debris can clog the pump, causing it to overheat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the coolant pump overheats, it could catch fire, which is a serious risk to your safety.
Free Fix
Audi will update the software on your vehicle to prevent the pump from operating if it becomes blocked with debris, and this repair is completely free. You'll receive a notification when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it right away.
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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.
Your vehicle has a recall notice for a potential electrical issue with the auxiliary heater wiring. A connector in your car's electrical system might be prone to corrosion, which can cause the heater wires to overheat and melt.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wires melt, it could lead to a fire in your vehicle.
Free Fix
Audi will replace the faulty auxiliary heater and update the software, free of charge, at a dealership of your choice. This service is complimentary, and you'll receive a notification with the details.
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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.
The sunroof in your Audi Q5 is designed to let in natural light, but it also has a drainage system to keep water out. Unfortunately, this system can fail, allowing water to seep into the airbag compartment.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator gets corroded, it could break apart without deploying the airbag, sending sharp metal fragments into the passenger area. This could cause serious injury or even be fatal.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will inspect the airbag inflator and either coat it or replace it, depending on the condition. This repair is completely 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 2011-2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. The sunroof drainage system may allow water to soak into the foam surrounding the side head air bag inflator canister resulting in the corrosion of the canister. If this happens, the corrosion can weaken the canister and the inflator could fracture without air bag deployment, propelling fragments into the passenger compartment, striking and causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator and either coat it or replace it, as necessary, after removing the surrounding foam, free of charge. The recall is expected to began March 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69P1.
