NHTSA Campaign 24V229000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported Mar 22, 2024 · 33 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDI | E-TRON GT | 2022 | 33 |
| AUDI | E-TRON GT | 2023 | 33 |
| AUDI | RS E-TRON GT | 2022 | 33 |
| AUDI | RS E-TRON GT | 2023 | 33 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V229000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.