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17V-002

Jan 3, 2017

Volkswagen

These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system,…

Engine and cooling

342,867

Software update

17V-001

Jan 3, 2017

Volkswagen

Sunroof drainage system may allow water to soak into the foam surrounding the side head air bag inflator canister resulting in the corrosion of…

Airbags

234,057

Part replacement

16V-955

Dec 29, 2016

Volkswagen

Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not…

Airbags

5,947

Part replacement

16V-648

Sep 8, 2016

Volkswagen

In the affected vehicles, the electric power steering assist control unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of power steering assist

Steering

Part replacement

16V-647

Sep 7, 2016

Volkswagen

Due to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system

Engine and cooling

110,042

Part replacement

16V-642

Sep 6, 2016

Volkswagen

Affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the…

Electrical system

79,895

Software update

16V-641

Sep 6, 2016

Volkswagen

In the affected vehicles, the third row seat back may move forward under load, such as in a frontal collision

Seats

19,205

Repair or modification

16V-519

Jul 8, 2016

Volkswagen

Due to a software issue within the air bag control module, the frontal air bags may deploy with more force than required in certain crashes

Airbags

14,535

Software update

16V-464

Jun 24, 2016

Volkswagen

Vibrations, such as those created by opening and closing a vehicle door, may cause the rear child door locks to disengage, allowing a child to…

Latches and locks

5,658

Part replacement

16V-403

Jun 6, 2016

Volkswagen

In the affected vehicles, the fuel rail may detach from the cylinder head and result in a fuel leak

Fuel system

Part replacement

Campaign 17V-002

These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system,…

Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Filed: January 3, 2017
Component: Engine and cooling
Vehicles affected: 342,867
Remedy: Software update
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect summary

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.

Consequence

If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Affected models

Audi A4 Allroad 2015 to 2016 Audi A5 2015 to 2017 Audi A6 2015 Audi Q5 2015 to 2017

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