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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 17V002📅 Jan 9, 2017

2013–2017 Audi A5 & 2013–2017 Audi Q5 + 2 more recall: engine

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
17V002000
Manufacturer recall #
19M1
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
342,867
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Owner phone
1-800-253-2834
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 3, 2017
Built
Feb 20, 2012 – Dec 8, 2015
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 17V002 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 17V002?

2013–2017 Audi A5 & 2013–2017 Audi Q5 + 2 more. 342,867 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Audi dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-253-2834.