Audi Q7: Software Update For Battery Control Unit
Recall Summary Audi is recalling approximately 1,003 Q7, Q8, and A8 vehicles due to defective battery modules that could pose a fire risk when charging the high-voltage battery. The company will provide a software update to improve the battery's self-diagnosis capabilities to address the issue. Until the update is applied, owners should avoid using external charging sources and the "Battery charge" and "Battery hold" e-tron modes.
- Recalling firm
- AUDI
- Product
- Vehicles: AUDI Q7, AUDI Q8, AUDI A8. Units affected: 1,003
- Reason
- On affected vehicles there may be defective battery modules which may result in a fire hazard when charging the high-voltage battery. Remedy: Update the software of the high-voltage battery to improve the self-diagnosis capabilities. Vehicle owners are advised to not charge the high-voltage battery using external charging sources and also not use the e-tron modes “Battery charge” and “Battery hold” until the update is applied.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2025-10-10
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/318005a0-855e-4693-9df0-e9d12b11322f