The high-voltage battery in your Audi PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) is the source of power for the electric motor. In some 2022-2023 models, this battery can get too hot, causing a serious issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If the high-voltage battery overheats, it could catch fire, which is a major safety risk. This could happen while you're driving or parked, and could cause significant damage to your vehicle.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will install new software to monitor and manage the battery's temperature, and they'll also replace the battery when the final solution is available. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible. In the meantime, you should not charge your vehicle's battery until the repair can be done.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Audi Q5 PHEV and 2022 Audi A7 PHEV vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software as the final remedy, anticipated to be available in the second quarter of 2025. Volkswagen will monitor available online vehicle data and contact owners as necessary, to advise them not to charge the vehicle until the battery can be replaced. For vehicles in which online data is unavailable, owners are advised not to charge their batteries until the final remedy becomes available. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93AA. This recall has been replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V080.
The compact charging cable in your Audi is the part that connects your car to a higher-wattage power outlet at home. In some cases, this cable can draw too much power from the outlet, causing it to overheat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the outlet or charging cable overheats, it could start a fire, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will give you a new, safer 220V/240V charging cable with a built-in temperature sensor, free of charge. To avoid any issues, you should only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations until the new cable is installed.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
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. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U6 and 93U8.
The gateway control module in your vehicle is a computer that helps control the electrical systems. It's located in the trunk, and liquid on the rear seat could potentially seep in and damage it.
Risk if Unfixed
If the gateway control module fails, your engine's power will suddenly drop, making it harder to control your vehicle. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will fit a protective cover over the gateway control module to prevent liquid damage. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, A6 Allroad, 2021-2022 RS7, RS6 Avant, 2019-2022 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. Liquid spilled in the rear seat may penetrate and cause the gateway control module to shut down.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will install a protective cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90V2.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The fuel level sensor in your vehicle is responsible for accurately showing how much gas you have left. In some 2019-2022 Audi models, this sensor can get stuck, making the fuel level display on your dashboard incorrect.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sensor is stuck, the fuel gauge may show you have more fuel than you actually do. This could cause your engine to stall while driving, which could lead to a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty fuel level sensor with a new one at no cost to you. This repair is free, so schedule it as soon as you get your recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RS6 Avant and RS7, 2020-2022 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, and S7, and 2019-2022 A6 Sedan and A7 vehicles. The fuel level sender may stick, causing an inaccurate fuel level reading to be displayed on the instrument cluster.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will install a new sensor in the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DN.