NHTSA 17V622000 United States
Audi A5 recall: Electrical System:wiring
Official safety recall 17V622000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign17V622000
ComponentElectrical System:wiring
Report date2017-10-05
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Audi Q5 | 2013 | United States |
| Audi Q5 | 2014 | United States |
| Audi Q5 | 2015 | United States |
| Audi Q5 | 2016 | United States |
| Audi A5 | 2013 | United States |
| Audi A5 | 2014 | United States |
| Audi A5 | 2015 | United States |
| Audi A5 | 2016 | United States |
The problem
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.
The official remedy
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.