NHTSA recall 17V-622 (17V622000)
electrical system recall reported October 5, 2017 - about 216,913 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V622000
- Also written as
- 17V-622
- Manufacturer number
- 80C5/80C6
- Reported
- October 5, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~216,913
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-622 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 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.