NHTSA recall 17V622000
Electrical System · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi a5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, a4 sedan, A4 Allroad and q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.
Why it matters: The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2017.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2013 Audi A4 Allroad
- 2013 Audi A5
- 2013 Audi Q5
- 2014 Audi A4 Allroad
- 2014 Audi A5
- 2014 Audi Q5
- 2015 Audi A4 Allroad
- 2015 Audi A5
- 2015 Audi Q5
- 2016 Audi A4 Allroad
- 2016 Audi A5
- 2016 Audi Q5
All model years NHTSA lists
2013 Audi A4 Allroad, 2014 Audi A4 Allroad, 2015 Audi A4 Allroad, 2016 Audi A4 Allroad, 2013 Audi A5, 2014 Audi A5, 2015 Audi A5, 2016 Audi A5, 2013 Audi Q5, 2014 Audi Q5, 2015 Audi Q5, 2016 Audi Q5.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 17V622000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.