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2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet. The most recent was reported on April 11, 2018.

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Recalls at a glance

DateCampaignPartVehicles
April 11, 201818V-229Engine and engine cooling: cooling system342,867
March 8, 201717V-150Seat belts: pretensioner1,676

Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system

April 11, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 18V-229

What is wrong: 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.

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

The fix: 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.

Seat belts: pretensioner

March 8, 2017 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 17V-150

What is wrong: 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.

Risk: 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.

The fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety belt retractors/pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began on June 28,2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 69O8.

Other model years of the Audi A5 Cabriolet

2022 (1)2021 (3)2020 (1)2018 (1)2016 (1)2015 (1)2014 (1)2013 (1)2012 (2)2011 (2)2010 (2)

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet have recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, the most recent reported on April 11, 2018. A campaign covers only certain vehicles, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected.

What parts have been recalled on the 2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet?

Engine and engine cooling (1), Seat belts (1).

Are recall repairs free?

In 2 of the 2 campaigns listed here, the remedy states that the repair is free of charge. Read the remedy in each recall for the details.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.