Audi A7 recall: Electrical System:propulsion System:charging:cable/cord:onboard
Official safety recall 23V842000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Audi e-tron | 2022 | United States |
| Audi Q5 | 2020 | United States |
| Audi Q5 | 2021 | United States |
| Audi Q5 | 2022 | United States |
| Audi Q5 | 2023 | United States |
| Audi Q5 | 2024 | United States |
| Audi A8 | 2020 | United States |
| Audi A8 | 2021 | United States |
| Audi A7 | 2021 | United States |
| Audi A7 | 2022 | United States |
| Audi e-tron | 2019 | United States |
| Audi e-tron | 2020 | United States |
| Audi e-tron | 2021 | United States |
| Audi e-tron | 2023 | United States |
| Audi e-tron | 2024 | United States |
The problem
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.
An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
The official remedy
Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U6 and 93U8.