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2016 Audi Q5 / SQ5 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Audi Q5 / SQ5. The most recent was reported on April 11, 2018. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: Q5.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Audi Q5 / SQ5, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
18V229000April 11, 2018Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System
17V622000October 5, 2017Electrical System › Wiring
17V298000May 3, 2017Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
17V002000January 3, 2017Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System
17V001000January 3, 2017Air Bags › Side/Window

Systems involved: Engine And Engine Cooling (2) · Air Bags (1) · Electrical System (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Visibility (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 18V229000Manufacturer no. 19N3/19N4

Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System

Report received by NHTSA
April 11, 2018
Owner notification
September 14, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
342,867 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Audi Q5 / SQ5
July 4, 2012 – December 20, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
Q5

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V229000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V622000Manufacturer no. 80C5/80C6

Electrical System › Wiring

Report received by NHTSA
October 5, 2017
Owner notification
November 27, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
216,913 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Audi Q5 / SQ5
July 4, 2012 – July 31, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
Q5

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V622000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V298000Manufacturer no. 20Z8

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA
May 3, 2017
Owner notification
July 3, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
240,487 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Audi Q5 / SQ5
July 4, 2012 – March 3, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
Q5

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V298000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V002000Manufacturer no. 19M1

Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System

Report received by NHTSA
January 3, 2017
Owner notification
March 3, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
342,867 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Audi Q5 / SQ5
July 4, 2013 – December 20, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
Q5

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V002000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V001000Manufacturer no. 69P1

Air Bags › Side/Window

Report received by NHTSA
January 3, 2017
Owner notification
March 3, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
234,057 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Audi Q5 / SQ5
May 28, 2010 – August 13, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
Q5

Components: Air Bags › Side/Window; Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V001000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: April 13, 2018.