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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 18V229📅 Apr 13, 2018

2013–2017 Audi A5 & 2013–2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet + 3 more recall: engine

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
18V229000
Manufacturer recall #
19N3/19N4
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
Sep 14, 2018
Built
Apr 4, 2011 – Dec 22, 2014
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 18V229 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 18V229?

2013–2017 Audi A5 & 2013–2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet + 3 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.