The 2014 Audi A5 has 3 recalls, all centered on fire risk: corroded wiring in the auxiliary heater circuit and an electric coolant pump that can overheat or short-circuit on models with the 2.0L turbocharged engine.
The auxiliary heater recall involves corrosion building up inside the electrical connector, which causes the heater wires to overheat and melt, creating a potential fire source in the engine bay. The coolant pump issue, which affects vehicles with the 2.0L turbo engine, stems from debris blocking the pump and causing it to overheat, or from an internal short circuit that produces the same result. Both conditions can lead to fire regardless of whether the vehicle is moving or parked.
At a glance
What can fail
The electric coolant pump can become blocked by debris, causing overheating, or can short-circuit from moisture inside the pump.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the electric coolant pump at no cost to you.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Corrosion in the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater can cause heater wires to overheat or melt.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and update software as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The electric coolant pump can become blocked by debris in the cooling system, causing the pump to overheat.
What the fix does
Software will be updated to shut off power to the coolant pump if it becomes blocked with debris.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
