Recall 17V002000: 2013–2016 Audi A4 Allroad, 2013–2017 Audi A5, 2012–2015 Audi A6 +1 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Jan 3, 2017
Vehicles affected
342,867
Models
4
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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.

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.

Affected vehicles

Details

NHTSA campaign
17V002000
Manufacturer campaign
19M1
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Owner letters
Mar 3, 2017
Components
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system (Engine)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology