AUDI Q5 (2017) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
Audi is recalling 2017 Q5 vehicles with 2.0L Turbo FSI engines due to a risk of fire from coolant pump overheating. Owners must contact Audi for free software update by February 20, 2017.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Audi is recalling certain 2013-2017 Q5 vehicles with 2.0L Turbo FSI engines because a coolant pump can overheat and cause fire. This affects vehicles where the pump gets blocked by debris from the cooling system. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225568-audi-q5-2017-recall-engine-overheating-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225568-audi-q5-2017-recall-engine-overheating-fire-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V002000
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“Audi Q5 (2017) Recall: Engine Overheating Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225568-audi-q5-2017-recall-engine-overheating-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V002000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V002000).
Why it’s dangerous
The electric coolant pump can become blocked by debris in the cooling system. When blocked, it overheats and increases the risk of fire due to the pump's power supply not being deactivated.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2013-2017 Audi Q5 vehicles with 2.0L Turbo FSI engines are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the software update are at risk of fire if the coolant pump overheats.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2013-2017 Audi Q5 has a 2.0L Turbo FSI engine. The recall covers vehicles sold between 2013 and 2017 with this engine type.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Audi
Call Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 to schedule the free software update.
February 20, 2017
What NHTSA says to do
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1.
Questions people ask
Why is my Audi Q5 being recalled?
The recall is for 2013-2017 Audi Q5 vehicles with 2.0L Turbo FSI engines because the electric coolant pump can overheat and cause fire if blocked by debris.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it was sold between 2013 and 2017 with a 2.0L Turbo FSI engine.
Is the software update free?
Yes, the software update to deactivate the power supply if the pump becomes blocked is provided free of charge.
Contact Audi
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V002000 — Audi Audi Hello, I own a Audi that is covered by recall 17V002000 from Audi. The official recall notice states: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V002000 (March 1, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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