Audi Recalls
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 342,867 model year 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolets, A5 Sedans and Audi Q5s; model year 2012-2015 Audi A6s; and model year 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedans and A4 allroad.
The 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.
A blocked or short-circuited pump can increase the ...
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 3,543 model year 2014-2018 Audi RS7s.
The tire information label on these vehicles incorrectly lists the combined maximum weight as 1146 lbs/520 kg, when the correct combined maximum weight is actually 992 lbs/470 kg.
These vehicles, therefore, fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
If operators were to load the vehicle based on information on the ...
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Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 31,323 model year 2017-2018 Audi A4 Sedans and A4 allroads, and model year 2018 A5 Sportbacks.
The aluminum trim on the front and rear doors can come loose from around the door speakers, leaving sharp edges exposed increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the speaker cover aluminum trim, free of charge.
The recall is expected to begin in November 2017.
Owners may contact Au...
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 11,618 model year 2017 Audi A3 and S3 sedans.
In a lower-speed crash situation, the airbag control unit software may deploy the passenger front airbag improperly if the front seat passenger is sitting on the edge of the seat or is lying in the seat with the seat reclined.
As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
If the airba...
June 12, 2006 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is recalling four types of the Audi A6 from the 1998 to the 2000 model years because a previous recall to fix the head light switch may have been improperly performed.
NHTSA is concerned that the improper installation could lead to an electrical short and fire under the dashboard on the driver's side of the car.
On some Audi A6, A6 Avant, S6 and S6 Avant cars, while attempting the remedial repair for recall ...
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 24,754 model year 2016-2017 Audi Q3s.
If the parking brake is used during emergency braking, the brake lights on the vehicle will not activate.
As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
A vehicle approaching from behind may not have any warning that the vehicle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Audi will notif...
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 8,383 model year 2017-2018 Audi A3 Cabriolets and A3 Sedans.
The Engine Control Unit (ECU) software may misinterpret the flywheel rotation on engine start-up as a "knocking" condition, and the adjusted air/fuel mixture may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 29, 2017.
Owners may conta...
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 240,487 model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5s and 2013-2017 Q7s.
The gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange if cracks are present. Flanges that do not have cracks will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of cha...
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 2,091 model year 2015 Audi A3 1.8T FWD S tronics and 2.0T Quattro S tronics.
The safety certification label has an incorrect vehicle production date. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
In the event of a vehicle safety recall, an incorrect production date may prevent owners from determining if the recall affects them, increasing their risk of injury or a crash.
Audi will ...
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 216,440 model year 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, increasing the risk of a fire.
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification sched...
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 17,694 model year 2015-2017 Audi A7s.
The vehicles head curtain airbags may not deploy properly in the event of a crash.
As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
If the head curtain airbag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, an unbelted passenger has an increased risk of injury.
Audi will notify owners, and dealers wi...
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 48,693 model year 2012-2014 Audi A6s and A7s.
The fuel line has a compression point that can weaken, potentially resulting in a fuel leak.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge.
The recall is expected to begin February 5, 2018.
Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-888-237-2834. Volkswagen's number for thi...
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 19,205 model year 2017 Audi Q7s manufactured August 30, 2015, to July 10, 2016.
The third row seat back may move forward under certain conditions, such as in a front collision. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
If the third row seat does not remain in its adjusted position, there may be an increased risk of injury to an occupant.
What to do
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional support bracket to the seat, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in October 2016.
Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72F8.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 19,205 model year 2017 Audi Q7s manufactured August 30, 2015, to July 10, 2016.
The third row seat back may move forward under certain conditions, such as in a front collision. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
If the third row seat does not remain in its adjusted position, there may be an increased risk of injury to an occupant.
Audi will notify owne...
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 342,867 model year 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles.
The 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 increasing the risk of a fire.
What to do
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.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 342,867 model year 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles.
The 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 increasing the risk of a fire.
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply ...
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 1,676 model year 2017 Audi A5 Cabriolets and S5 Cabriolets.
A component within the front, rear, and rear center seat belt retractor pretensioners may detach after the seat belt retractor pretensioner is deployed in the event of a crash.
Although, the seat belt will operate as intended in the event of a crash, the pretensioner component may be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety belt retractors/pretensioners, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in May 2017.
Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 69O8.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 1,676 model year 2017 Audi A5 Cabriolets and S5 Cabriolets.
A component within the front, rear, and rear center seat belt retractor pretensioners may detach after the seat belt retractor pretensioner is deployed in the event of a crash.
Although, the seat belt will operate as intended in the event of a crash, the pretensioner component may be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
Audi will notify owne...
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 8,037 model year 2018 Audi A5 Coupes.
The recalled vehicles were built with head curtain air bag assemblies that may not unfold properly.
Thus, they fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
If the air bag does not deploy properly in a crash occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will modify the head curtain air ba...