Critical Alert
2024 Audi Q5 Recall: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a critical vehicle safety recall. Stop driving the vehicle immediately and contact your dealer.
Source: NHTSA
CriticalCampaign #25V080000Electrical
2024 Audi Q5 Recall: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle Identity
- Vehicle
- 2024 Audi Q5
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Affected Vehicles
2024 Audi Q5
Recall Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Audi Q5, and 2022 A7 E Hybrid Electric PHEV vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
Consequence
A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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. This will be a Phased recall. Phase 1 will include Interim letters 2022-2023 model year vehicles. Phase 2 will include Owner letters 2021-2024 model year vehicles, and Phase 3 will include Interim letters 2022-2023 model year vehicles. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed February 28, 2025, and May 7, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93AA. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall number 24V898.
411 Press Analysis
Owners of 2024 Audi Q5 vehicles should take immediate action following a critical recall reported to NHTSA on February 12, 2025. A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire. The recall involves electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery and has been flagged as a "Do Not Drive" or fire-risk situation. Contact your local Audi dealer to schedule service. Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software as the final remedy, anticipated to be available in the second quarter of 2025. Verify your vehicle at NHTSA.gov/recalls using your VIN.
Sources: NHTSA Vehicle Safety Recall Database