Audi these 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.
The short version
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the engine and engine cooling cooling system. Here is what owners need to know.
These 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 pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 18V-229.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2013–2016 | Audi A4 allroad |
| 2013–2017 | Audi A5 |
| 2012–2015 | Audi A6 |
| 2013–2017 | Audi Q5 |
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