NHTSA recall 18V229000

Engine And Engine Cooling · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

April 11, 2018report date

342,867units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

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…

Why it matters: 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.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

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, 2017 Audi A5, 2013 Audi A5 Cabriolet, 2014 Audi A5 Cabriolet, 2015 Audi A5 Cabriolet, 2016 Audi A5 Cabriolet, 2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, 2012 Audi A6, 2013 Audi A6, 2014 Audi A6, 2015 Audi A6, 2013 Audi Q5, 2014 Audi Q5, 2015 Audi Q5, 2016 Audi Q5, 2017 Audi Q5.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 18V229000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.