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Recall 17V-002

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2013 to 2016 Audi A4 Allroad and 3 other models: Engine and engine cooling (cooling system).

At a glance

Campaign number
17V-002
Reported
January 3, 2017
Vehicles affected
342,867 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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-[removed]. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles