Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. 2024 AUDI RS E-TRON GT

NHTSA recall 24V228000 · component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY · reported 2024-03-22 · view on nhtsa.gov ↗

Summary

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.

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, 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.

Key facts

Campaign number
24V228000
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Make
AUDI
Model
RS E-TRON GT
Model year
2024
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Reported
2024-03-22