CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT and E-Tron GT vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules.
- Risk
- A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will, analyze the battery data and replace the high-voltage battery modules as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 21, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93VN.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The high-voltage traction battery in these vehicles may develop a short circuit within its battery modules. A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module raises the risk of a fire.
Until the repair is completed, owners are advised to charge the vehicle to no more than 80% battery capacity. Authorized dealers will analyze the battery data and replace the high-voltage battery modules as necessary, at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 21, 2024. For questions, contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 and reference recall 93VN.
The repair is free at an authorized Audi dealer. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi e-tron GT | 202220232024 |
|---|---|
| Audi RS e-tron GT | 202220232024 |