3.0 TDI Premium Plus 4dr All-Wheel Drive quattro Sport Utility
2016 Audi Q5 Recalls
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 18V229000
RECALL DATE: 2018-04-13
SUMMARY
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.
CONSEQUENCES
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.
COMPONENT AFFECTED
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
NOTES
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
