NHTSA recall 23V-842 (23V842000)
electrical system recall reported December 13, 2023 - about 93,196 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 23V842000
- Also written as
- 23V-842
- Manufacturer number
- 93U6/93U8
- Reported
- December 13, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- ~93,196
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 23V-842 when calling a dealer.
Affected 7 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.