Recall campaign · NHTSA 23V613000

Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2023-09-01.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V613000

Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery

Component
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,899
Reported to NHTSA
2023-09-01
Owners notified
2023-10-30

Defect description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2023 Audi RS E-Tron GT and E-Tron GT vehicles. The high-voltage battery may have an insufficient amount of sealant, which can allow liquid to accumulate in the battery.

Safety risk

Liquid accumulation in the high voltage battery can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will test the battery for leakage and replace the battery as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93T7.

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.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Audi E Tron GT2023
Audi RS E-Tron GT2023

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.