NHTSA recall 18V-229 (18V229000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported April 11, 2018 - about 342,867 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V229000
- Also written as
- 18V-229
- Manufacturer number
- 19N3/19N4
- Reported
- April 11, 2018
- 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 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.
Why it is dangerous
A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-229 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.