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NHTSA Recall 18V229000: Cooling system (engine and engine cooling)

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 342,867 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Audi A4 Allroad.

342,867
vehicles potentially affected
5
models affected
2018
owners notified (September 14)
NHTSA campaign18V229000
Manufacturer campaign19N3/19N4
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › COOLING SYSTEM
Report receivedApril 11, 2018
Owner notificationSeptember 14, 2018
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.

Safety risk

A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002.

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 18V229000

Make and modelModel years
Audi A4 Allroad2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Audi A52013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Audi A5 Cabriolet2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Audi A62012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Audi Q52013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

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.