AUDI Q5 (2017) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
Audi is recalling 2017 Q5 vehicles with a risk of fire from a blocked or short-circuited coolant pump. Owners must contact Audi for free pump replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Audi is recalling 2017 Q5 vehicles with a potential fire hazard from a coolant pump that can become blocked or short-circuit. This could cause overheating or fire if not fixed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225570-audi-q5-2017-recall-engine-pump-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225570-audi-q5-2017-recall-engine-pump-fire-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V229000
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“Audi Q5 (2017) Recall: Engine Pump Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225570-audi-q5-2017-recall-engine-pump-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V229000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V229000).
Why it’s dangerous
The electric coolant pump can become blocked by debris in the cooling system, causing overheating. It can also short-circuit due to moisture, potentially leading to fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Audi Q5 vehicles with the specific engine model are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the pump fix are at risk of fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Audi Q5 has a 2.0L Turbo FSI engine. This recall applies to vehicles sold between 2012-2017 with the specific engine type.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Audi Customer Service
Call 1-800-253-2834 to schedule a free pump replacement.
Get Pump Replacement
Dealers will replace the coolant pump at no cost once the recall is confirmed.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Is this recall for my 2017 Audi Q5?
This recall applies to 2017 Audi Q5 vehicles with a 2.0L Turbo FSI engine. Check your vehicle details to confirm.
How do I know if my pump is faulty?
The pump may become blocked by debris or short-circuit due to moisture, causing overheating or fire risk.
What should I do if I don't have the pump replaced?
Continue using the vehicle until the pump is replaced, as the risk of fire could occur if the pump fails.
Contact Audi
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V229000 — Audi Audi Hello, I own a Audi that is covered by recall 18V229000 from Audi. The official recall notice states: 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. 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 #18V229000 (November 4, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.