3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD
Posted on: 2023-12-14
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 rs e-tron gt, e-tron gt, q4 e-tron sportback, q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 audi a8, 2019-2024 e-tron quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron sportback quattro, q5, and 2021-2022 a7 vehicles. When using the industrial 220v/240v plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.
Consequence
An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Owners are advised not to use the 220v/240v compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110v home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220v/240v compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed february 9, 2024. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available, anticipated mid-2024. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93u6 and 93u8.
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 www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Posted on: 2024-03-25
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed may 21, 2024. Second letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93vm.
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 www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Posted on: 2024-03-25
Description
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.
Consequence
A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed may 21, 2024. Second letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93vn.
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 www.nhtsa.gov.