2015 AUDI Q5 Recalls
Recall information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: COOLING SYSTEM
Running Sequence Number: 136771
Campaign Number: 18V229000
Make: AUDI
Model: Q5
Year: 2015
MFR Campaingn Number: 19N3/19N4
Component Name: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: COOLING SYSTEM
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Jul 4, 2012
End Date of Manufacturing: Dec 20, 2016
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 342867
Date Owner Notified: Sep 14, 2018
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Apr 11, 2018
Record Creation Date: Apr 13, 2018
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. 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.
Consequence: A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
Notes: 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.
Recall Component ID: 000084306001980684000000134
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: WIRING
Running Sequence Number: 126482
Campaign Number: 17V622000
Make: AUDI
Model: Q5
Year: 2015
MFR Campaingn Number: 80C5/80C6
Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: WIRING
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Jul 4, 2012
End Date of Manufacturing: Jul 31, 2015
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 216913
Date Owner Notified: Nov 27, 2017
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Oct 5, 2017
Record Creation Date: Oct 6, 2017
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: 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.
Consequence: The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
Notes: 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.
Recall Component ID: 000076429001980684000000207
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY: FUEL PUMP
Running Sequence Number: 128594
Campaign Number: 17V298000
Make: AUDI
Model: Q5
Year: 2015
MFR Campaingn Number: 20Z8
Component Name: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY: FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Jul 4, 2012
End Date of Manufacturing: Mar 3, 2017
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 240487
Date Owner Notified: Jul 3, 2017
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: May 3, 2017
Record Creation Date: May 5, 2017
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange if cracks are present. Flanges that do not have cracks will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Z8. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-660.
Notes: 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.
Recall Component ID: 000069606001980684000000152
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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AIR BAGS: SIDE/WINDOW
Running Sequence Number: 130381
Campaign Number: 17V001000
Make: AUDI
Model: Q5
Year: 2015
MFR Campaingn Number: 69P1
Component Name: AIR BAGS: SIDE/WINDOW
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: May 28, 2010
End Date of Manufacturing: Aug 13, 2016
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 234057
Date Owner Notified: Mar 3, 2017
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Jan 3, 2017
Record Creation Date: Jan 6, 2017
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. The sunroof drainage system may allow water to soak into the foam surrounding the side head air bag inflator canister resulting in the corrosion of the canister. If this happens, the corrosion can weaken the canister and the inflator could fracture without air bag deployment, propelling fragments into the passenger compartment, striking and causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator and either coat it or replace it, as necessary, after removing the surrounding foam, free of charge. The recall is expected to began March 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69P1.
Notes: 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.
Recall Component ID: 000064847001980684000000260
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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VISIBILITY: SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Running Sequence Number: 130382
Campaign Number: 17V001000
Make: AUDI
Model: Q5
Year: 2015
MFR Campaingn Number: 69P1
Component Name: VISIBILITY: SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: May 28, 2010
End Date of Manufacturing: Aug 13, 2016
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 234057
Date Owner Notified: Mar 3, 2017
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Jan 3, 2017
Record Creation Date: Jan 6, 2017
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. The sunroof drainage system may allow water to soak into the foam surrounding the side head air bag inflator canister resulting in the corrosion of the canister. If this happens, the corrosion can weaken the canister and the inflator could fracture without air bag deployment, propelling fragments into the passenger compartment, striking and causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator and either coat it or replace it, as necessary, after removing the surrounding foam, free of charge. The recall is expected to began March 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69P1.
Notes: 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.
Recall Component ID: 000064847001980684000000239
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: COOLING SYSTEM
Running Sequence Number: 130388
Campaign Number: 17V002000
Make: AUDI
Model: Q5
Year: 2015
MFR Campaingn Number: 19M1
Component Name: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: COOLING SYSTEM
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Jul 4, 2013
End Date of Manufacturing: Dec 20, 2016
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 342867
Date Owner Notified: Mar 3, 2017
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Jan 3, 2017
Record Creation Date: Jan 9, 2017
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
Consequence: If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
Notes: 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.
Recall Component ID: 000064866001980684000000134
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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AIR BAGS: SIDE/WINDOW
Running Sequence Number: 116879
Campaign Number: 16V045000
Make: AUDI
Model: Q5
Year: 2015
MFR Campaingn Number: 69M1 Audi - 69L9 VW
Component Name: AIR BAGS: SIDE/WINDOW
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Jan 13, 2015
End Date of Manufacturing: Feb 3, 2015
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 734
Date Owner Notified: Jul 15, 2016
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Jan 28, 2016
Record Creation Date: Jan 28, 2016
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles manufactured January 15, 2015, to January 21, 2015, and 2015 Audi Q5 vehicles manufactured January 13, 2015, to February 3, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with driver and front seat passenger seat-mounted air bag inflators that may rupture in the event of a crash.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of a seat-mounted air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 7, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69M1 (for Audi) and 69L9 (for VW).
Notes: 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.
Recall Component ID: 000058485001980684000000260
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No