AUDI Q5 (2016) recall — Electrical System
Audi is recalling 2016 Q5 vehicles with electrical connector corrosion that may cause heater wires to overheat and melt, increasing fire risk. Owners must contact Audi for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Audi is recalling 2016 Q5 vehicles due to electrical connector corrosion that can cause heater wires to overheat and melt, creating a fire risk. This affects vehicles sold between 2013 and 2016. Owners should contact Audi for free repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226543-audi-q5-2016-electrical-fire-risk-recall-stop-using-now.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226543-audi-q5-2016-electrical-fire-risk-recall-stop-using-now · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V622000
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“Audi Q5 (2016) Electrical Fire Risk Recall - Stop Using Now.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226543-audi-q5-2016-electrical-fire-risk-recall-stop-using-now. Based on NHTSA recall #17V622000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V622000).
Why it’s dangerous
Corrosion inside the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater can cause the heater wires to overheat and melt. This melting may lead to electrical fires, especially if the wires are near flammable materials.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and Q5 vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with the faulty electrical connector are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle was sold between 2013 and 2016. The recall covers Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and Q5 models. Volkswagen's recall numbers for this issue are 80C5 and 80C6.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Audi
Reach out to Audi customer service at 1-800-893-5298 to schedule a repair or replacement.
Get Free Repair
Audi will replace the auxiliary heater and update the software for free, as necessary.
What NHTSA says to do
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 80C5 and 80C6.
Questions people ask
Why is my Audi Q5 being recalled?
Corrosion in the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater can cause heater wires to overheat and melt, increasing fire risk.
How do I know if my Q5 is affected?
Your 2013-2016 Audi Q5 is affected if it has Volkswagen recall numbers 80C5 or 80C6.
What should I do if I own a recalled Q5?
Contact Audi customer service at 1-800-893-5298 to get free repairs including replacing the auxiliary heater and updating software.
Contact Audi
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V622000 — Audi Audi Hello, I own a Audi that is covered by recall 17V622000 from Audi. The official recall notice states: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 80C5 and 80C6. 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 #17V622000 (May 10, 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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