NHTSA recall 24V-898 (24V898000)
electrical system recall reported November 27, 2024 - about 4,616 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 24V898000
- Also written as
- 24V-898
- Manufacturer number
- 93AA
- Reported
- November 27, 2024
- Vehicles affected
- ~4,616
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Audi Q5 PHEV and 2022 Audi A7 PHEV vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
Why it is dangerous
A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software as the final remedy, anticipated to be available in the second quarter of 2025. Volkswagen will monitor available online vehicle data and contact owners as necessary, to advise them not to charge the vehicle until the battery can be replaced. For vehicles in which online data is unavailable, owners are advised not to charge their batteries until the final remedy becomes available. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93AA. This recall has been replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V080.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 24V-898 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.