The 2017 Audi A5 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a fire risk from the electric coolant pump, which can become blocked or short-circuit and overheat on vehicles equipped with the 2.0L turbocharged engine.
On Cabriolet models, there is also a seatbelt concern: components of the rear seat pretensioners can break free during deployment and enter the passenger compartment, raising the risk of injury to rear occupants.
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.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
On some Cabriolet models, rear seat safety belt pretensioner parts may detach and enter the passenger compartment during deployment, raising injury risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected rear seat safety belt retractors and pretensioners.
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.
