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The safety implications of open recalls on a 2021 Audi A4 are serious and urgent: coolant pump defects and engine cooling issues can lead to overheating or short circuits that raise fire risk, while air bag control or sensor faults can prevent airbags or pretensioners from deploying correctly in a crash. At Audi North Atlanta we prioritize safety — our factory‑trained technicians evaluate each vehicle against NHTSA recall notices and apply the manufacturer's remedies using OEM parts and calibrated diagnostic tools. Ignoring recalls can increase the chance of injury, impact insurance claims, and expose you to liability; addressing them promptly protects your passengers and your investment. Audi recall repairs are completed free under the manufacturer program — we will explain the specific corrective action for each campaign and advise on any interim safety steps. If you drive a 2021 Audi A4 in Roswell, Alpharetta, or the greater Atlanta area, please schedule appointment so we can assess and remediate any open recalls quickly.
Audi North Atlanta is a full‑service, factory-authorized Audi dealer serving Roswell and the greater Atlanta area with manufacturer-level recall repairs performed by certified technicians. Our staff are Audi-trained, use OEM diagnostic tools, and install genuine Audi parts to factory specifications — critical for recalls like coolant pump replacements, air bag module software updates, or rear-axle lock nut replacements. We track recall campaigns through dealer systems so your vehicle receives the exact remedy Audi specifies, and we file the repair with the manufacturer at no charge. Choose our dealership for recall work because only a franchise dealer can guarantee the correct parts, software, and documentation; this protects safety, warranty status, and resale value. Residents in Roswell, Alpharetta, Milton, and beyond rely on Audi North Atlanta for transparent scheduling, clear communication, and fast service. To book your free recall repair, schedule service or review our current service specials.
If you own a 2021 Audi A4, the fastest way to verify open recalls is to check your VIN at NHTSA.gov and then bring the vehicle to Audi North Atlanta for a dealer-level confirmation and remedy. When you arrive, our team will check your VIN in dealer systems, explain any applicable recall campaigns (for example, coolant pump software updates or air bag control unit software fixes), and give a time estimate — many software updates are quick while part replacements depend on availability. We will perform the recall repair free of charge under Audi’s manufacturer program and document the work for your service history. If additional non-recall maintenance is needed, we’ll present options and can help with service financing to spread the cost. Schedule a convenient time to schedule service and let Audi North Atlanta handle the rest with transparency and factory-trained expertise.
Unresolved recalls can lower trade-in offers and make private buyers or other dealers wary — having recall repairs completed at an authorized dealership like Audi North Atlanta preserves value and provides documented proof of manufacturer remedies. For the 2021 Audi A4, recall campaigns affecting airbags, engine cooling, and axle hardware can be flagged in vehicle history reports; resolving these at a franchise dealer ensures OEM parts and proper records. We help customers in Roswell and surrounding communities protect resale and trade-in value by performing free recall repairs, then providing the documentation buyers expect. Before you trade or sell, get a free recall check and a complimentary appraisal via our trade-in page — it’s the simplest way to maximize your vehicle’s marketability and peace of mind.
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Defect
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.
Consequence
A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners will be sent an initial notification beginning on June 11, 2018. A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become available. 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.
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Defect
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.
Consequence
A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners will be sent an initial notification beginning on June 11, 2018. A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become available. 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.
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Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.
Consequence
The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 80C5 and 80C6.
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Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Audi A4 and S4 vehicles manufactured February 16, 2012, to October 21, 2014, and 2013-2015 Audi Allroad vehicles manufactured March 12, 2012, to October 21, 2014. Due to an improper algorithm in the air bag control module, if a crash necessitates deployment of the side air bags, a second impact to the front of the vehicle may not command the front air bags to also deploy.
Consequence
If the front air bags do not deploy in the event of a secondary impact to the front of the vehicle, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Corrective Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2014. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69K5.
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Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, La
Consequence
If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97CB.
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Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad, and 2018 A5 Sportback vehicles. The aluminum trim on the front and rear doors can come loose from around the door speakers, leaving sharp edges exposed.
Consequence
The sharp edges of the speaker trim increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the speaker cover aluminum trim, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed in November 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is expected to be available in February 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70G6.
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Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
Consequence
A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.
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Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad, and 2018 A5 Sportback vehicles. The aluminum trim on the front and rear doors can come loose from around the door speakers, leaving sharp edges exposed.
Consequence
The sharp edges of the speaker trim increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the speaker cover aluminum trim, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed in November 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is expected to be available in February 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70G6.
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Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
Consequence
A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.
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Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
Consequence
If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1.
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Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.
Consequence
The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 80C5 and 80C6.
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