Audi A6, A4 Allroad +2 more: Engine and engine cooling — cooling system

Affects Audi A6, A4 Allroad, Q5, A5 · 2012–2017 — about 343K vehicles.

The hazard

If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase 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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational