2013 Audi A5 | 2014 Audi A5 | 2015 Audi A5 | 2016 Audi A5 | 2016 Audi A4 Allroad | 2015 Audi A4 Allroad | 2016 Audi Q5 | 2015 Audi Q5 | 2014 Audi Q5 | 2013 Audi Q5 | 2013 Audi A4 Allroad | 2014 Audi A4 Allroad — Electrical system: wiring
Published October 6, 2017 · Recall initiated: October 5, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V622000, published October 6, 2017 and initiated October 5, 2017. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2013 Audi A5 | 2014 Audi A5 | 2015 Audi A5 | 2016 Audi A5 | 2016 Audi A4 Allroad | 2015 Audi A4 Allroad | 2016 Audi Q5 | 2015 Audi Q5 | 2014 Audi Q5 | 2013 Audi Q5 | 2013 Audi A4 Allroad | 2014 Audi A4 Allroad — Electrical system: wiring.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- AUDI
- Model
- A5
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2013 AUDI A5 | 2014 AUDI A5 | 2015 AUDI A5 | 2016 AUDI A5 | 2016 AUDI A4 ALLROAD | 2015 AUDI A4 ALLROAD | 2016 AUDI Q5 | 2015 AUDI Q5 | 2014 AUDI Q5 | 2013 AUDI Q5 | 2013 AUDI A4 ALLROAD | 2014 AUDI A4 ALLROAD
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Audi A5 | 2014 Audi A5 | 2015 Audi A5 | 2016 Audi A5 | 2016 Audi A4 Allroad | 2015 Audi A4 Allroad | 2016 Audi Q5 | 2015 Audi Q5 | 2014 Audi Q5 | 2013 Audi Q5 | 2013 Audi A4 Allroad | 2014 Audi A4 Allroad — Electrical system: wiring recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V622000 on October 6, 2017. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AUDI. Model: A5.