2024 Audi Rs E-tron Gt

Recall Summary Audi is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT and e-tron GT models, along with several other 2019-2024 Audi electric vehicles, because the onboard charging cable can overheat when using a 220V/240V home outlet at the 100% charge setting if the outlet cannot handle the required electrical current. An overheated cable or outlet poses a fire risk. This recall affects vehicles nationwide.

Recalling firm

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Product

2024 AUDI RS E-TRON GT. Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD. 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.

Reason

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.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United States

Agency

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Nationwide

Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/9a12b7dd-3fc4-4cdf-85ac-97029263e3f7