The 2017 Audi A5 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a fire risk tied to the electric coolant pump, which can overheat or short-circuit and potentially ignite.
The coolant pump, found on vehicles with the 2.0L turbocharged engine, can become blocked by debris from the cooling system, causing it to overheat and raise the risk of an engine fire. On Cabriolet models, there is a separate safety concern with the rear seatbelt pretensioners: components can break free during deployment in a crash, sending metal parts into the cabin where they can injure 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.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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.
