Audi A5 Cabriolet (2016) – 18V229000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

AUDI

Model Of Vehicle

A5 CABRIOLET

Year

2016

Recall Campaign Number

18V229000

Component Description

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System

Effect Of Defect

A Blocked Pump Or A Short-Circuited Pump Can Increase The Risk Of A Fire.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20120309

End Of Manufacture

20161216

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

342867

Date Owners Notified

20180914

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Date Report Received

20180411

Make Campaign Number

19N3/19N4

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard