NHTSA recall 24V-229 (24V229000)
electrical system recall reported March 22, 2024 - about 33 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 24V229000
- Also written as
- 24V-229
- Manufacturer number
- 93VM
- Reported
- March 22, 2024
- Vehicles affected
- ~33
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Audi RS E-Tron GT and E-Tron GT vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules.
Why it is dangerous
A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery modules, 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 93VM.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 24V-229 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 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.