Audi A5 (2014) – 17V622000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

AUDI

Model Of Vehicle

A5

Year

2014

Recall Campaign Number

17V622000

Component Description

Electrical System:Wiring

Effect Of Defect

The Melted Wires Can Increase The Risk Of A Fire.

Fix Defect

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. Owners May Contact Audi Customer Service At 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’S Numbers For This Recall Are 80C5 And 80C6.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20120308

End Of Manufacture

20150731

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

216913

Date Owners Notified

20171127

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Date Report Received

20171005

Make Campaign Number

80C5/80C6

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard