Critical Alert
2019–2024 Audi Rs E Tron Gt Recall: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This recall involves a potential crash or injury risk. Contact an authorized dealer to schedule the free recall repair.
Source: NHTSA
CriticalCampaign #23V842000Electrical
2019–2024 Audi Rs E Tron Gt Recall: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle Identity
- Vehicle
- 2019–2024 Audi Rs E Tron Gt
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD
Affected Vehicles
- 2019–2024 Audi E Tron
- 2020–2021 Audi A8
- 2020–2024 Audi Q5
- 2021–2022 Audi A7
- 2022–2024 Audi E Tron Gt
- 2022–2024 Audi Q4 E Tron
- 2022–2024 Audi Rs E Tron Gt
Recall Summary
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.
411 Press Analysis
A vehicle safety recall has been issued for the 2019–2024 Audi Rs E Tron Gt. NHTSA received the recall report on December 13, 2023 involving electrical system:propulsion system:charging:cable/cord:onboard. An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire. 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. Owners should contact an authorized dealer to arrange the free repair, and can check their recall status at NHTSA.gov/recalls.
Sources: NHTSA Vehicle Safety Recall Database
This recall appears in: Fire & Burn Hazards and Volkswagen recalls.