Audi recall: Coolant pump may overheat
- What's wrong
- Foreign particles in the engine coolant can lead to a blockage in the additional coolant pump and cause the pump to overheat.Foreign particles in the coolant can lead to a blockage in the additional coolant pump and cause the pump to overheat.
- What to do
- Contact a Audi dealer to book the free repair. Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and update the software which will deactivate the additional coolant pump in the event of malfunction. If there has been a…
What’s wrong
Foreign particles in the engine coolant can lead to a blockage in the additional coolant pump and cause the pump to overheat.Foreign particles in the coolant can lead to a blockage in the additional coolant pump and cause the pump to overheat.
The fix
Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and update the software which will deactivate the additional coolant pump in the event of malfunction. If there has been a malfunction of the additional water pump it will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| A5 | 1 May 2011 | 31 Oct 2016 | 2,844 |
| A4 | 1 May 2011 | 31 Oct 2016 | 2,844 |
| Q5 | 1 May 2011 | 31 Oct 2016 | 2,844 |
| A6 | 1 May 2011 | 31 Oct 2016 | 2,844 |
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 1 May 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.