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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 E-TRON GT, and RS E-TRON GT vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module.
- Risk
- A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software as the final remedy free of charge. For vehicles where on-line data is available (Audi recall number 931A), as an interim measure, the vehicles will be monitored through online data evaluation at no cost to owners. Where the online data shows a potentially critical battery module, the owner will be contacted and advised to only charge the vehicle up to 80% charging capacity until the affected module can be replaced at an authorized Audi dealer, free of charge. For vehicles where online-data is not available (Audi recall number 931B), as an interim measure, dealers will perform diagnostic procedures and, if necessary, replace battery module assemblies, free of charge. Owners of these vehicles will also be advised to only charge their vehicle up to 80% charging capacity, and the inspection may have to be repeated before the software becomes available. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi recall number 931A on July 24, 2025, and 931B was mailed on July 28, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 931A and 931B. This recall expands and replaces previous recall numbers 24V-229, and 24V-228. Vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.
- 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 nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The high-voltage battery in these vehicles may experience a short circuit within a battery module. A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire, which can occur even when the vehicle is parked.
For vehicles where online data is available, Audi will monitor the battery through online data evaluation at no cost. If the data shows a potentially critical battery module, you will be contacted and advised to charge the vehicle only up to 80% capacity until the affected module is replaced free of charge at an authorized Audi dealer. For vehicles without online data, dealers will perform diagnostic procedures and replace battery module assemblies if necessary, free of charge, and owners will also be advised to charge only up to 80%. Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software as the final remedy at no cost. This recall replaces earlier recalls 24V-228 and 24V-229, and vehicles already repaired under those recalls will need the new remedy.
Check your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA's website, and contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 with questions. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2025 (online-data vehicles) and July 28, 2025 (other vehicles). The repair is free at an authorized Audi dealer.
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 |