Is the 2017 AUDI Q5 safe to drive?

The 2017 AUDI Q5 has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM recall for the 2017 AUDI Q5? (Campaign #18V229000)

The electric coolant pump in your vehicle is responsible for circulating coolant through your engine to keep it from overheating. In some 2012-2017 Audi models, this pump can get clogged with debris or overheat due to moisture, which could cause serious problems. If the pump fails, it could cause your engine to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire — a potentially devastating outcome. Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty pump with a new one at no cost to you. This repair is completely free, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.

Campaign 18V229000

Critical Plain English 2018-04-11

What This Recall Means

Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

What Happened

The electric coolant pump in your vehicle is responsible for circulating coolant through your engine to keep it from overheating. In some 2012-2017 Audi models, this pump can get clogged with debris or overheat due to moisture, which could cause serious problems.

Risk if Unfixed

If the pump fails, it could cause your engine to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire — a potentially devastating outcome.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty pump with a new one at no cost to you. This repair is completely free, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #18V229000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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