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Audi E-Tron GT recalled over a fire risk

Vehicle fire risk

Deviations to various important parameters were discovered on the affected battery modules. These may result in the affected battery modules becoming defective over the course of the vehicle’s service life. In turn this represents a fire hazard with the associated risk of severe or fatal injuries to people inside and/or outside the vehicle as well as significant material damage.

Check your product

Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.

1 identifier listed for this notice.

  • E-Tron GT

    Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
    • 24/01/2022 – 04/12/2023
    Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
    • 93VN

What to do now

This recall is about a fire risk.

  1. Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer.
  2. Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
  3. Keep the manufacturer’s recall letter if you receive one, and update your address on the V5C so future letters reach you.

Why it matters. Vehicle fires can start while driving or parked. Some manufacturers advise parking outside until the repair is done.

Repairs and costs

Manufacturers contact registered keepers using DVLA records, but letters can go astray. You can book the free repair yourself once you know your vehicle is affected.

The DVSA monitors recalls and can be contacted if a manufacturer or dealer does not act.

From the official notice

Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2024/219). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Deviations to various important parameters were discovered on the affected battery modules. These may result in the affected battery modules becoming defective over the course of the vehicle’s service life. In turn this represents a fire hazard with the associated risk of severe or fatal injuries to people inside and/or outside the vehicle as well as significant material damage.

Defect

Deviations to various important parameters were discovered on the affected battery modules. These may result in the affected battery modules becoming defective over the course of the vehicle’s service life. In turn this represents a fire hazard with the associated risk of severe or fatal injuries to people inside and/or outside the vehicle as well as significant material damage.

Remedy

Check and if necessary replace individual modules of the high-voltage battery. To minimise this risk the manufacturer advises that you limit the charging target to 80 percent capacity until the inspection has been carried out. This significantly reduces the load on the battery during charging. You can adjust this setting in the Charging target menu in the MMI or in the ’myAudi’ app. As this setting may change during vehicle use the current value must always be checked prior to charging the vehicle and set to a maximum of 80 percent if necessary. Additionally until the inspection has been completed the manufacturer advises not to charge the vehicle under cover and or to ensure the vehicle is not parked adjacent to or under buildings.

Models

E-Tron GT

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Questions

Why are Audi E-Tron GT being recalled?

This recall is about a fire risk. Vehicle fires can start while driving or parked. Some manufacturers advise parking outside until the repair is done.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected?

Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker or ask a franchised dealer, who can check your VIN against the manufacturer’s campaign. The VIN ranges and build dates published by the DVSA are listed on this page.

What should I do now?

Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer. Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.

Will the repair cost anything?

Manufacturers contact registered keepers using DVLA records, but letters can go astray. You can book the free repair yourself once you know your vehicle is affected. The DVSA monitors recalls and can be contacted if a manufacturer or dealer does not act.

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