NHTSA recall 24V-228: Electrical System

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported March 22, 2024 · 2 affected model years

Electrical System recall

24V-228
March 22, 2024 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
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.
Safety risk
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, 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number24V228000
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report dateMarch 22, 2024
ComponentElectrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery
Fixed over the airNo

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.

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Affected vehicles

2024 Audi E-Tron GT5 recalls total2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT5 recalls total

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