The 2016 Audi A5 has 3 recalls, all involving fire risk: corroded wiring in the auxiliary heater circuit can overheat and melt, and a separate cooling system pump can overheat or short-circuit and ignite.
The auxiliary heater connector develops corrosion that causes the wires feeding it to overheat, melt their insulation, and potentially catch fire. On the cooling side, the electric coolant pump on vehicles with the 2.0L turbocharged engine can become blocked by debris from inside the cooling system, causing the pump motor to overheat to the point of ignition. A short circuit in the same pump presents an additional path to the same outcome. These two cooling system issues describe the same underlying component failure and have been addressed through a single repair campaign. Taken together, all three recalls point to underhood fire as the primary concern for this 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.
