The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V862000·Announced 2018-12-05

Audi Recalls 2015-2016 A6 and A7 Models for Fire Risk

Volkswagen is recalling 2015-2016 Audi A6 and 2015 A7 vehicles because an incorrectly inserted auxiliary heater connector may overheat and cause a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical wiring) that explicitly increases the risk of a fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi A6 Sedans and 2015 Audi A7 vehicles. The recall involves 845 vehicles in total.

The auxiliary heater electrical connector on these vehicles may have been incorrectly inserted into the auxiliary heater. This error can result in increased electrical resistance, causing the connector to overheat and increasing the risk of a fire.

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the auxiliary heater connector, replacing the auxiliary heater and connector as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AUDI A7, A6
Brand
AUDI
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Sedan / Sportback
Hazard
Affected units
845

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • A7
  • A6

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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