Recalls: Audi C5 Allroad quattro
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Audi C5 Allroad quattro
- In October 2002, a recall was issued for Audi C5 Allroad quattro vehicles fitted with the 2.7-litre petrol engine due to the tyre placard potentially having an incorrect tyre designation (PRA 2002/5746).
- In February 2004, a recall was issued for Audi C5 Allroad quattro vehicles fitted with three-spoke steering wheels. In the event of an accident with a collision impact above the triggering threshold of the airbags, the driver’s airbag may not deploy as intended (PRA 2004/6793).
Problems and faults: Audi C5 Allroad quattro
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Audi C5 allroad quattro 2.7T V6: torque converter oil seal failure
In October 2005, Audi issued a technical service bulletin 32 05-02 for Audi C5 allroad quattro with 2.7T V6 engines. In these vehicles,
- The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may be illuminated; and,
- Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 17125 (‘torque converter clutch circuit performance or stuck off’) is stored in the transmission fault memory.
According to the service bulletin, this condition could be caused by failure of the torque converter’s internal oil seal. To fix, the torque converter had to be replaced. Please note that vehicles with VINs after 4B_4N024000 were fitted with an improved torque converter.
Audi C5 Allroad quattro: misfires and ignition coils
In December 2006, Audi issued technical service bulletin 2013623/1 for 2005 Audi C5 Allroad vehicles with 2.7T V6 or 4.2 V8 engines. In these vehicles,
- The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may be flashing or constantly illuminated; and,
- Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) for misfire in one or more cylinders (P0300 to P0312, depending on the engine) are stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM).
According to the service bulletin, the misfire could be caused by the ingress of moisture in the ignition coils. Furthermore, new ignition coils supplied by Powertrain Pulse ERA were installed in production.
Problems and faults: Audi C5 Allroad quattro
- A rough or low idle may be due to a dirty throttle body bore or throttle control module.
- The sun visor mounting screw could chafe against a wire and blow the fuse controlling the power windows, dome light, alarm system and front seats.
- The power adjustable driver’s seat may stop working because the electronic module loses its memory.
- The windscreen may develop a leak near the top edge.
- The heated steering wheel may not heat up or stay warm.
- The fuel gauge may stick on full or empty if any one of the three sending units malfunctioned.
- For early models, the cruise control may not hold the set speed due to a failure of the vacuum servo.
