AUDI RS E-TRON GT 2022: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V229000

Make Model Year
AUDI RS E-TRON GT 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-05-21 2024-03-22 2024-03-25

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 93VM

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 33

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

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.