Recall
Audi A5 — 17V622000
NHTSA ID
17V622000
Make
Audi
Model
A5
Years Affected
2013
Recall Date
2017-10-05
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Units Affected
216,913
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
80C5/80C6
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.