The engine stopped running on two separate occasions while driving on the highway in extended stop and go traffic on very hot days (in the 90's). After cooling down for an extended time (1/2 hour or more), the car started again and acted normal. It happened last labor day (2018 and yesterday (6/28/19). Once the engine stopped I could not restart the car until it cooled down. I was stuck on the highway until I could move the car to side of the road by putting it into neutral. These are the only two times this has happened since I acquired the car on 3/15/14. I believe it is somehow related to the car overheating and shutting itself down to protect the engine from damage. Could this be related to the safety recall 19n4 -electric (after run) coolant pump (the federal safety agency 18v229)?
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Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.
- Risk
- A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002.
Recall number 18V229000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2014 Audi A5 Cabriolet 969
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin provides informaiton on the use of the PICO-NVH tool (VAS 611 015).
- This bulletin provides information to aid in diagnosing the vehicle locking system.
- This bulletin provides information when the engine is not runing smoothly; all gas engines.
- This bulletin provides information on VIN plates, Safety Certification labels, and ordering procedures.
- This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
- This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has...
- This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
- This bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped.
- This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases.
- This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor.
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Questions about the 2014 Audi A5 Cabriolet
Is the 2014 Audi A5 Cabriolet reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2014 Audi A5 Cabriolet, fewer than a typical A5 Cabriolet model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Audi A5 Cabriolet?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2014 Audi A5 Cabriolet have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Audi A5 Cabriolet engine?
Yes, 1 recall: 18V229000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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