KNOWN FAULT · Audi

Auxiliary electric heater with connections that can burn (Audi A4 B8 and Q5 diesel, 2017 recall)

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Engine / equipment: Audi A4 B8 and Q5 diesel (with other Audi models)
Period mentioned: Recall of December 2017
Symptoms: Scorch damage from overheating at the connections of the auxiliary electric heater, which can go as far as a fire.
Possible cause described: According to the ADAC, friction corrosion at the electrical connections of the auxiliary heater can raise the resistance and cause overheating damage and even a fire. The heating element is replaced with one with improved connections and its control is adapted with a software update of the climate control unit. It is free and covered 330,000 cars in Germany (with other models).
Check for the garage: Ask Audi by VIN whether it was done. If you smell burning from the climate control or the heating, stop the car and take it to a garage.
Cost cited in the source: Free under the recall.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

Free under the recall.

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Ask Audi by VIN whether it was done. If you smell burning from the climate control or the heating, stop the car and take it to a garage.

What are the symptoms?

Scorch damage from overheating at the connections of the auxiliary electric heater, which can go as far as a fire.

Which cars and years does it affect?

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