The 2015 Audi A5 has 3 recalls, all centered on fire risk: corroded wiring in the auxiliary heater circuit can overheat and melt, and a separate cooling system pump can overheat or short-circuit under the hood.
The auxiliary heater wiring issue stems from contact corrosion inside the electrical connector, which builds enough resistance to overheat the surrounding wires until they melt, creating a fire risk. The cooling system concern involves an electric coolant pump that can become blocked by debris circulating through the cooling system, causing the pump motor to overheat, or in some cases short-circuit entirely. Either outcome raises the risk of an engine compartment fire. Both cooling system pump issues affect vehicles equipped with the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, so not every A5 of this model year is covered by all three recalls. Owners should check their VIN to confirm which campaigns apply to their specific vehicle.
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.
