Recalls for 2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet

DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Posted on: 2017-03-09
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 audi a5 cabriolet and s5 cabriolet vehicles.  A component within the front, rear, and rear center seat belt retractor pretensioners may detach after the seatbelt retractor pretensioner is deployed in the event of a crash.

Consequence
Although, the seat belt will operate as intended in the event of a crash, the pretensioner component may be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety belt retractors/pretensioners, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin in may 2017.  Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's number for the recall is 69o8.

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.

DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Posted on: 2018-04-13
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge.  Parts are not currently available.  Owners will be sent an initial notification beginning on june 11, 2018.  A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become available.  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.