CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
- 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.
- Risk
- If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Turbo FSI engine may have an electric coolant pump that can become blocked by debris from the cooling system. When the pump is blocked, it can overheat.
An overheating coolant pump can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked as soon as the remedy is available.
The remedy is free. Audi will notify owners, and authorized dealers will update the software so the power supply to the coolant pump is shut off if the pump becomes blocked. Owners can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834, and can check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi A4 Allroad | 2013201420152016 |
|---|---|
| Audi A5 | 20132014201520162017 |
| Audi A6 | 2012201320142015 |
| Audi Q5 | 20132014201520162017 |