The high-voltage battery in your E-TRON GT or RS E-TRON GT is what powers your electric vehicle. In some 2022-2024 models, this battery could develop a short circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
A short circuit in the battery could cause a fire, which is a serious safety risk, especially since electric vehicles can be more prone to fires.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will either install advanced diagnostic software to monitor your battery, or replace the faulty battery module, all for free. If you're contacted, you'll also be asked to charge your vehicle to 80% only until the issue is resolved.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.
Original — 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.
The high-voltage battery in your Audi E-Tron GT is a critical component that powers the vehicle. It's made up of multiple modules that work together to store energy.
Risk if Unfixed
If a short circuit occurs in one of these modules, it could cause a fire in the battery, which is a serious safety risk. This could happen unexpectedly, even if you're not driving, and could lead to significant damage to your vehicle.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the high-voltage battery modules with new ones, completely free of charge. In the meantime, you should only charge your vehicle to 80% capacity to minimize the risk of a short circuit.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.
Original — 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.
The high-voltage battery in your Audi E-Tron GT is the part that powers your electric motor. It's made up of multiple modules that work together to keep your car running.
Risk if Unfixed
A short circuit in one of these modules could cause a fire in your vehicle. This is a serious risk that could lead to a vehicle fire.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will review the battery data and replace the affected modules if necessary, all for free. Until then, please charge your vehicle to 80% to minimize the risk.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
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. 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 93VN.
The 220V/240V charging cable in your vehicle is the part that connects your car to a high-power power outlet for faster charging. In certain models, this cable can get too hot if used with some home power outlets, especially when charging at full power.
Risk if Unfixed
If the outlet or charging cable overheats, it could catch fire, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty 220V/240V charging cable with a new one that includes a built-in temperature sensor to prevent overheating — at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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.