CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
The electric coolant pump in these vehicles, which use the 2.0L Turbo FSI engine, can become blocked by debris from the cooling system and overheat, or it can short-circuit because of moisture inside the pump.
A blocked or short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire. This recall is in addition to an earlier coolant pump software update performed under recall 17V002.
Audi will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the coolant pumps free of charge. Owners can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 and reference recall numbers 19N3 or 19N4. You can also check your vehicle identification number (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 A5 Cabriolet | 20132014201520162017 |
| Audi A6 | 2012201320142015 |
| Audi Q5 | 20132014201520162017 |