Audi E-tron, E-tron Gt, Rs E-tron Gt recall (23V842000)

Audi · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID: 23V842000
Report Received: 2023-12-13
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Make: Audi
Model(s): E-TRON, E-TRON GT, RS E-TRON GT, Q4 E-TRON
Model Year(s): 2019, 2023, 2022, 2024, 2021, 2020
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD
Potentially Affected Units: 93,196

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.

Consequence

An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U6 and 93U8.

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