AUDI Q5 2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V622000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUDI | Q5 | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-11-27 | 2017-10-05 | 2017-10-06 |
Production Dates: 2012-07-04 - 2015-07-31
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 80C5/80C6
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 216913
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
The melted wires can increase 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 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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
