2012-2016 Audi A4/A6 Electric Coolant Pump Recall

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) has announced a safety recall, NHTSA ID 18V229000, concerning the electric coolant pump in certain vehicles. This recall specifically impacts a range of Audi models, including the 2014 Audi A6 recall, due to a potential fire hazard.

Why This Matters: Safety Risk

The electric coolant pump in affected vehicles can either become blocked by debris from the cooling system, causing it to overheat, or it can short-circuit due to moisture ingress. Both scenarios significantly increase the risk of a vehicle fire. This issue is critical for owner safety and requires immediate attention.

What's Being Recalled

This recall, identified by Audi's internal numbers 19N3 and 19N4, targets specific Audi models equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines. The affected vehicles include 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. The core component under recall is the electric coolant pump.

How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected

Audi will directly notify owners of affected vehicles. If you own one of the models mentioned, particularly if you are concerned about the 2014 Audi A6 recall, you should expect to receive a notification from Audi. You can also contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 for more information regarding recall 18V229000.

Manufacturer's Remedy

Audi dealers will replace the faulty electric coolant pumps free of charge for all owners of affected vehicles. The recall began on September 14, 2018. It is important to note that this recall is in addition to a previous coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002. Owners should ensure their vehicle receives the physical pump replacement under this new recall.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Recall ID: 18V229000