Recall 23V842000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | AUDI | E-TRON |
| 2020 | AUDI | A8 |
| 2020 | AUDI | E-TRON |
| 2020 | AUDI | Q5 |
| 2021 | AUDI | A7 |
| 2021 | AUDI | A8 |
| 2021 | AUDI | E-TRON |
| 2021 | AUDI | Q5 |
| 2022 | AUDI | A7 |
| 2022 | AUDI | E-TRON |
| 2022 | AUDI | E-TRON GT |
| 2022 | AUDI | Q4 E-TRON |
| 2022 | AUDI | Q5 |
| 2022 | AUDI | RS E-TRON GT |
| 2023 | AUDI | E-TRON |
| 2023 | AUDI | E-TRON GT |
| 2023 | AUDI | Q4 E-TRON |
| 2023 | AUDI | Q5 |
| 2023 | AUDI | RS E-TRON GT |
| 2024 | AUDI | E-TRON |
| 2024 | AUDI | E-TRON GT |
| 2024 | AUDI | Q4 E-TRON |
| 2024 | AUDI | Q5 |
| 2024 | AUDI | RS E-TRON GT |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.