March 22, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24V228000
High-Voltage Batteries May Short Circuit
A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V228
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,013
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT and E-Tron GT vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules.
Remedy
Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will analyze the battery data and replace the high-voltage battery modules as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed May 21, 2024. Second letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 93VN.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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Affected Vehicles
| Country | Beginning Model Year | Ending Model Year | Vehicle | Vehicle Count |
| USA | 2022 | 2024 | E-TRON GT | 798 |
| USA | 2022 | 2024 | RS E-TRON GT | 215 |
| CAN | 2022 | 2024 | E-TRON GT | 497 |
| CAN | 2022 | 2023 | RS E-TRON GT | 209 |
Issue:
Certain e-tron GT high-voltage batteries may experience short circuits within the battery modules, which can lead to thermal events and, in some cases, fires. A short circuit in the high-voltage battery module can increase the risk of a thermal event or fire.
Precautions:
As a precaution, the affected vehicles should only be charged to a maximum of 80% of the battery capacity until the recall remedy becomes available and has been completed on the vehicle.
Repair:
- REPAIR NOT YET AVAILABLE
- Dealers and owners will be notified in writing once the remedy is available.
- Check daily campaign open inventory report or OMD for affected vehicles in inventory.
Chronology :
On December 6, 2023 Audi was informed by Porsche that a safety-related defect in HV battery modules in certain Porsche Taycan vehicles had been determined and a safety recall had been decided. Because the Audi e-tron GT is a substantially similar vehicle and uses the same HV battery modules, Audi submitted a foreign recall report under 49 CFR Part 579 and started the investigation for Audi.
December 2023 – March 2024: Audi started investigating this issue together with Porsche and the battery cell/module manufacturer, using in particular data analytics and hardware analyses. With this additional investigation and analyses, on March 15, 2024 Audi determined that a safety-related defect exists in vehicles identified via data analytics and hardware analyses.
As there are different batches of potentially affected Audi e-tron GT vehicles which require different remedies, Audi decided to conduct two different recalls on March 15, 2024 (manufacturer recall identification code 93VM and 93VN): 93VM applies to a vehicle population where Audi has sufficient vehicle battery data. 93VN applies to a vehicle population where Audi does not or not yet have access to sufficient vehicle battery data.
As of March 22, 2024 Audi is not aware of any warranty claims, injuries, crashes or fires due to this issue.
Date of determination: March 15, 2024
6 Affected Products
Vehicles
3 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-24V228-8078.pdf 782.741KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-24V228-1895.PDF 216.131KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-24V228-2143.pdf 236.024KB
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AUDI DEALER COMMUNICATION
Ensure all dealer personnel are aware of this notice so they are able to address customer questions. Contact Warranty if you require additional
assistance. Direct press inquiries to Audi Public Relations.
Audi Customer Protection 93VN_DLR_ADV
Advance Notice – Safety Recall 93VN / High-Voltage Battery Module(s)
This notice is for:
All Dealer Personnel
Date:
March 26, 2024
Issue:
Certain e-tron GT high-voltage batteries may experience short circuits within the battery modules, which can lead to thermal events and, in some cases, fires. A short circuit in the high-voltage battery module can increase the risk of a thermal event or fire.
Precautions:
As a precaution, the affected vehicles should only be charged to a maximum of 80% of the battery capacity until the recall remedy becomes available and has been completed on the vehicle.
Repair:
• REPAIR NOT YET AVAILABLE
• Dealers and owners will be notified in writing once the remedy is available.
• Check daily campaign open inventory report or OMD for affected vehicles in inventory.
Affected Vehicles
Country
Beginning Model Year
Ending Model Year
Vehicle
Vehicle Count
USA
2022
2024
E-TRON GT
798
USA
2022
2024
RS E-TRON GT
215
CAN
2022
2024
E-TRON GT
497
CAN
2022
2023
RS E-TRON GT
209
*Counts reflect overall population; some vehicles may have already been repaired. Check Campaigns/Actions screen in Elsa on the day of repair to verify that a VIN qualifies for repair under this action. Elsa is the only valid campaign inquiry & verification source.
Notes:
IMPORTANT REMINDER: VEHICLES AFFECTED BY SAFETY & COMPLIANCE RECALLS
New Vehicles in Dealer Inventory: It is a violation of federal law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle equipment (including a tire) covered by this notification under a sale or lease until the defect or noncompliance is remedied. By law, dealers must correct, prior to delivery for sale or lease, any vehicle that fails to comply with an applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard or that contains a defect relating to motor vehicle safety.
Pre-Owned Vehicles in Dealer Inventory: Dealers should not deliver any pre-owned vehicles in their inventory which are involved in a safety or compliance recall until the defect has been remedied.
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-228
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. MAR 22, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-228 Manufacturer Recall No. : 93VN Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Address : 3800 Hamlin Road
Auburn Hills MI 48326 Company phone : 1-800-893-5298 Population :
Number of potentially involved : 1,013 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2024 AUDI RS E-TRON GT
Vehicle Type : Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by data analytics to identify affected clusters of production.
The recalled products differ from products that were not included in the recall because of the affected clusters of production. RS E-TRON GT: 215
Production Dates : MAR 26, 2021 – FEB 15, 2024
VIN Range 1 : Begin : WAUAHBFWXN7900694 End : WAUBHBFW7R7901165 ✔ Not sequential Vehicle 2 : 2022-2024 AUDI E-TRON GT
Vehicle Type : Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by data analytics to identify affected clusters of production.
The recalled products differ from products that were not included in the recall because of the affected clusters of production. E-TRON GT: 798
Production Dates : MAR 26, 2021 – DEC 22, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : WAUCJBFW1N7000926 End : WAUFJBFW2R7002610 ✔ Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-228 Page 2 Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Certain e-tron GT high-voltage batteries may experience short circuits within the battery modules, which can lead to thermal events and, in some cases, fires. A short circuit in the high-voltage battery module can increase the risk of a thermal event or fire.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : A short circuit in the high-voltage battery module can increase the risk of a
thermal event or fire.
Description of the Cause : The root cause analysis suggests that production issues in high-voltage battery modules can increase the risk of internal short circuits. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : There are no warnings. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Cell block module in high-voltage battery Component Description : Cell block module in high-voltage battery Component Part Number : 9J1915592J / 9J1915591J Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : LG ENERGY SOLUTION WROCLAW
Address : LG 1A
Biskupice Podgorne, Kobierzyce Foreign States 55-040 Country : Poland Chronology :
On December 6, 2023 Audi was informed by Porsche that a safety-related defect in HV battery modules in certain Porsche Taycan vehicles had been determined and a safety recall had been decided. Because the Audi e- tron GT is a substantially similar vehicle and uses the same HV battery modules, Audi submitted a foreign recall report under 49 CFR Part 579 and started the investigation for Audi.
December 2023 – March 2024: Audi started investigating this issue together with Porsche and the battery cell/ module manufacturer, using in particular data analytics and hardware analyses. With this additional investigation and analyses, on March 15, 2024 Audi determined that a safety-related defect exists in vehicles The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-228
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
identified via data analytics and hardware analyses. As there are different batches of potentially affected Audi
e-tron GT vehicles which require different remedies, Audi decided to conduct two different recalls on March 15, 2024 (manufacturer recall identification code 93VM and 93VN): 93VM applies to a vehicle population where Audi has sufficient vehicle battery data. 93VN applies to a vehicle population where Audi does not or not yet have access to sufficient vehicle battery data. As of March 22, 2024 Audi is not aware of any warranty claims, injuries, crashes or fires due to this issue. Date of determination: March 15, 2024
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : As an interim remedy, the owner notification letter will advise that
affected vehicles should only be charged to a maximum of 80% of the battery capacity.
Final remedy: To determine the necessity for a possible HV battery module replacement, additional vehicle battery data will be obtained and analysed. Affected high-voltage battery modules will be replaced. Audi will offer a reimbursement program under this recall.
How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
The vehicles were identified by data analytics based on latest root cause analyses to determine affected clusters in production. This report will be updated as necessary. Replacement battery modules will be produced using improved cell production quality, as applicable.
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production :
According to supplier information, cell modules produced after May 27, 2023 are not subject to this recall. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Dealers: On or before March 26, 2024 / Owner interim notices: On or
before May 21, 2024
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAR 26, 2024 – MAR 26, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 21, 2024 – MAY 21, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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