Audi recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi A6 Sedans and 2015 Audi A7 vehicles. The auxiliary heater electrical connector on these vehicles may have been incorrectly inserted into the auxiliary heater, possibly resulting in increased electrical resistance.
What could happen
The extra resistance can cause the connector to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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 March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 82C1.
Vehicles covered
- Audi A6 2015–2016
- Audi A7 2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V862000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 5, 2018
- Owners notified
- Mar 15, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 845
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 1, 2014 to Oct 31, 2014
- Part
- Electrical system › Wiring
- Maker's own recall number
- 82C1
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Audi recall: Lane departure Mar 4, 2026
- Audi recall: Back over prevention Dec 19, 2025
- Audi recall: Electrical system Mar 31, 2025
- Audi recall: Electrical system Nov 27, 2024
- Audi recall: Electrical system Dec 13, 2023
- Audi recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Aug 25, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.