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SevereNHTSA·24V228000·Announced 2024-03-22

Audi e-tron GT high voltage battery modules may short circuit

Volkswagen is recalling certain 2022-2024 Audi RS e-tron GT and e-tron GT vehicles because the high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: A high-voltage battery short circuit carrying a stated fire risk, with the notice imposing an interim charging restriction until the repair is done.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2024 Audi RS e-tron GT and e-tron GT vehicles under NHTSA campaign number 24V228000. The potential number of units affected is 1,009.

The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules. According to NHTSA, a short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.

Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will analyse the battery data and replace the high-voltage battery modules as necessary, free of charge.

Owners may contact Audi customer service using the details in the NHTSA recall record.

The recalled product

Product
AUDI E-TRON GT, RS E-TRON GT
Brand
AUDI
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Electric vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1,009

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • E-TRON GT
  • RS E-TRON GT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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