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Audi e-tron GT Recall 24V229: Battery Short Can Raise Fire Risk; Limit Charging to 80%

NHTSA campaign 24V229, reported March 22, 2024, 33 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain high-voltage traction batteries may experience a short circuit within the battery modules. A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.

Until the repair is completed, owners are advised to charge their vehicle to no more than 80% battery capacity. Authorized dealers will replace the high-voltage battery modules free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 21, 2024. For questions, contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 and reference recall 93VM. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 24V229Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2023 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 replace the high-voltage battery modules, 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 93VM.
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.

Affected vehicles

Audi e-tron GT20222023
Audi RS e-tron GT20222023