Audi A6, A7 (2015-2016): Electrical system
Recall 18V862000 · Dec 5, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
845
vehicles affected
845
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V862000
- Date
- Dec 5, 2018
- Maker
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 845
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Wiring
- Model years
- 2015-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
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 can happen
The extra resistance can cause the connector to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
2 models, 3 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V862000?
2 models: Audi A6 (2015-2016), Audi A7 (2015), about 845 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V862000?
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.
What can happen?
The extra resistance can cause the connector to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.