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Audi E-Tron GT High-Voltage Battery Fire Risk
critical How serious is it? About this label
A short circuit in the high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V228000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Part affected | Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2024 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
In these electric Audis, the high-voltage battery pack may develop a short circuit inside its battery modules.
What you should do
2. Until repaired, charge the battery to no more than 80% capacity.
3. Contact a dealer, or call Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 — the battery will be checked and repaired for free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 24V228000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Audi — official Audi recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-253-2834
The bigger picture
- Audi Electrical System Recalls Include Battery Fires and Power Loss · all 16 Audi recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Summary
- 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.
- Safety 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.