Transport CanadaHigh Risk
2013 AUDI A5Transport Canada Recall #2017483
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, the contacts within the electrical connector of the auxiliary heater could corrode. This could cause the auxiliary heater to fail and/or cause the wires to overheat and melt. If the wires were to melt, it could lead to an open circuit and/or overheating, which could increase the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and update vehicle software as necessary.
37,066 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 80C5 / 80C6Updated June 10, 2026