NHTSA Recall 24V229000
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2024-03-22. An estimated 33 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 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.