Audi recall: Auxilliary heater element in air conditioning may fail and/or overheat
- What's wrong
- The auxilliary heater element in the air conditioner may fail as a result of overheating in the area of the connectors in conjunction with smoulder damage or potential fire.
- What to do
- Contact a Audi dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit an auxilliary heater element with opimised electrical connectors. The activation of the electric auxilliary heater must be adjusted by…
What’s wrong
The auxilliary heater element in the air conditioner may fail as a result of overheating in the area of the connectors in conjunction with smoulder damage or potential fire.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit an auxilliary heater element with opimised electrical connectors. The activation of the electric auxilliary heater must be adjusted by updating the software for the air conditioning control console.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| A4 | 1 Apr 2011 | 31 Jul 2015 | 33,699 |
| A5 | 1 Apr 2011 | 31 Jul 2015 | 33,699 |
| Q5 | 1 Apr 2011 | 31 Jul 2015 | 33,699 |
| A5 CABRIOLET | 1 Apr 2011 | 31 Jul 2015 | 33,699 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 8 January 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.