NHTSA Recall 17V622000: Electrical system: wiring
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 216,913 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Audi A4 Allroad.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V622000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 80C5/80C6 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | October 5, 2017 |
| Owner notification | November 27, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.
Safety risk
The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 80C5 and 80C6.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V622000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi A4 Allroad | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Audi A5 | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Audi Q5 | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.