Audi · United States · Crit
Audi A6, A5 +3 more: Engine and engine cooling — cooling system
Affects Audi A6, A5, Q5, A4 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet · 2012–2017 — about 343K vehicles.
The hazard
A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
What to do
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational