The issue
Issue: Under certain conditions, the plug for the 220 V compact vehicle charging cable could become damaged by the house power outlet. As a result, the cable could overheat while charging. Note: This recall only affects electric and plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) models. Safety Risk: Wiring that overheats could create a fire risk. Corrective Actions: Audi will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the vehicle charging cable. For unsold vehicles, the dealer will remove the charging cable before they are delivered to consumers.
Description (français)
Problème : Dans certaines conditions, la fiche du câble de 220 V du chargeur compact du véhicule pourrait être endommagée par la prise électrique. Par conséquent, le câble pourrait surchauffer pendant la recharge. Remarque : Ce rappel vise uniquement les véhicules électriques et les véhicules hybrides rechargeables (VHR). Risques pour la sécurité : Des câbles qui surchauffent pourraient créer un risque d'incendie. Mesures correctives : Audi doit aviser les propriétaires par la poste et leur demander d'amener leur véhicule chez un concessionnaire pour faire remplacer le câble du chargeur du véhicule. Pour les véhicules invendus, le concessionnaire retirera le câble de recharge avant que le véhicule ne soit livré au consommateur.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi A7 | 2021, 2022 |
| Audi A8 | 2020, 2021 |
| Audi e-tron | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Audi e-tron GT | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Audi Q4 e-tron | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Audi Q5 | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Audi RS e-tron GT | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi A7 | 2021 | 6 | 11 |
| Audi A7 | 2022 | 0 | 6 |
| Audi A8 | 2020 | 3 | 5 |
| Audi A8 | 2021 | 5 | 10 |
| Audi Q4 e-tron | 2022 | 3 | 5 |
| Audi Q4 e-tron | 2023 | 17 | 4 |
| Audi Q4 e-tron | 2024 | 22 | 3 |
| Audi Q5 | 2020 | 25 | 6 |
| Audi Q5 | 2021 | 74 | 8 |
| Audi Q5 | 2022 | 22 | 4 |
| Audi Q5 | 2023 | 44 | 5 |
| Audi Q5 | 2024 | 20 | 4 |
| Audi RS e-tron GT | 2022 | 4 | 7 |
| Audi RS e-tron GT | 2023 | 2 | 8 |
| Audi RS e-tron GT | 2024 | 1 | 5 |
| Audi e-tron | 2019 | 77 | 5 |
| Audi e-tron | 2020 | 1 | 4 |
| Audi e-tron | 2021 | 36 | 9 |
| Audi e-tron | 2022 | 31 | 5 |
| Audi e-tron | 2023 | 6 | 2 |
| Audi e-tron | 2024 | 0 | 3 |
| Audi e-tron GT | 2022 | 8 | 13 |
| Audi e-tron GT | 2023 | 13 | 8 |
| Audi e-tron GT | 2024 | 1 | 5 |