NHTSA recall 26V-698: Electrical System

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported October 21, 2026 · 4 affected model years

Electrical System recall

26V-698
October 21, 2026 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail and cause a fire.
Safety risk
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% capacity until the repair has been completed. The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed December 18, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 93SK. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 23, 2026.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number26V698000
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report dateOctober 21, 2026
ComponentElectrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery
Fixed over the airNo
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