NHTSA recall 17V-002 (17V002000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported January 3, 2017 - about 342,867 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V002000
- Also written as
- 17V-002
- Manufacturer number
- 19M1
- Reported
- January 3, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~342,867
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
Why it is dangerous
If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-002 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.