Auxilliary heater element in air conditioning may fail and/or overheat recall
Recall affects Audi A5
Reason for recall: The auxilliary heater element in the air conditioner may fail as a result of overheating in the area of the connectors in conjunction with smoulder damage or potential fire.
When was it announced?
Jan 8, 2018
What action are Audi taking?
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit an auxilliary heater element with opimised electrical connectors. The activation of the electric auxilliary heater must be adjusted by updating the software for the air conditioning control console.
Does this affect your A5?
This issue affects A5, this particular recall is for the A5.