Audi e-tron GT battery can short circuit and burn

NHTSA campaign 24V726000 · Reported 2024-09-30 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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A battery fire is a serious hazard, and although the notice does not tell owners to stop driving or park outside, follow Audi's instruction to charge only up to 80 percent if you are told to.

What's wrong, in plain English

On certain 2022-2024 e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT models, a section inside the large battery that powers the car can short out, which can cause a fire. The permanent fix is new monitoring software a dealer installs at no charge. Until that is available, Audi either watches your battery data remotely or has a dealer inspect it and replace battery sections if needed. Cars already repaired under the earlier recall still need this new repair.

What you should do

1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your car is covered. 2. Contact your Audi dealer, or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 (recalls 931A and 931B), and follow their charging instructions. 3. Have the inspection, any battery replacement, and the final software installed — all free.

Affected vehicles (1)

2024 Audi RS E-TRON GT

Who to contact

Audi — official Audi recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-253-2834

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Audi electrical recalls: battery fire risk and sudden power loss · all 15 Audi recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Summary: 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.
Safety 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.