Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V434000

Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-06-10.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V434000

Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery

Component
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,646
Reported to NHTSA
2019-06-10
Owners notified
2019-09-06

Defect description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi e-tron vehicles. Moisture can enter the high-voltage battery system through a faulty seal on the charging socket.

Safety risk

Moisture in the high-voltage system can cause a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire. If warning lights appear along with the message "Electrical system: fault," immediately stop driving the vehicle, park outdoors away from structures, do not charge the vehicle, and contact Audi Roadside Assistance at 1-800-411-9988 to have the vehicle towed.

Manufacturer remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install a new seal and, as necessary, replace the affected system components, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2019. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 93E8.

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.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Audi E-Tron2019

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.