Recall 24V229 covers 33 2022-2023 Audi E-Tron GT and RS E-Tron GT vehicles for a battery short circuit. Charge to 80%. Free repair once available.
Audi is recalling 33 2022-2023 E-Tron GT and RS E-Tron GT vehicles because the high-voltage battery can short circuit inside the battery modules. A short circuit increases the risk of a fire, and the Audi dealer repair will be free once the remedy is available.
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What's wrong?
The high-voltage battery in 2022-2023 Audi E-Tron GT and RS E-Tron GT vehicles stores the energy that powers the electric drive system. Inside that pack, cell block modules group battery cells together so the car can deliver controlled power to the propulsion system. Those modules also have to keep electrical current contained inside the intended paths.
On affected Audi vehicles, production issues in some high-voltage battery modules can create conditions for an internal short circuit. Audi identified the included vehicles through data analysis tied to affected production clusters and hardware review. A short circuit means electrical current moves where it should not, inside the module, which changes the way the battery pack handles energy.
There is no warning sign before failure. For owners, the concern is not a sound, smell, warning light, or change in driving feel that gives reliable notice before the battery module fails.
Who's affected?
Covers the E-Tron GT and RS E-Tron GT across the 2022 and 2023 model years, all tied to the same high-voltage traction battery component.
| 2023 Audi E-Tron GT | high-voltage traction battery |
|---|---|
| 2022 Audi E-Tron GT | high-voltage traction battery |
| 2022 Audi RS E-Tron GT | high-voltage traction battery |
| 2023 Audi RS E-Tron GT | high-voltage traction battery |
| Units affected | 33 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire. There are no warning signs before failure. Until repaired, keep charging at 80% battery capacity or below and contact an Audi dealer for current recall instructions. Repair will be free at any franchised Audi dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022-2023 Audi E-Tron GT or RS E-Tron GT is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Audi dealer to confirm repair timing for the free high-voltage battery module replacement that addresses the short-circuit risk.
- Limit charging to 80% battery capacity until the repair is complete.
- Bring the Audi owner notice if you have it, and reference recall number 24V229 when you call.
- Call Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 with questions about recall number 24V229 or the repair timing.
What happens at the repair
Until the final dealer repair is ready, Audi's interim instruction is to charge the vehicle only to a maximum of 80% battery capacity. Once Audi opens the final repair, an Audi technician will replace the high-voltage battery modules, free under the recall. Audi says it will offer a reimbursement program under this recall. If you already paid for battery-related work tied to this recall, contact Audi customer service and keep your repair paperwork for the claim process.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 22, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 26, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| March 26, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 21, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 21, 2024 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| May 21, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V229?
Recall 24V229 covers 33 2022-2023 Audi E-Tron GT and RS E-Tron GT vehicles with high-voltage battery modules that can short circuit, increasing fire risk. Audi tells owners to limit charging to 80% until the affected battery modules are replaced for free.
What should I do if my 2022-2023 Audi E-Tron GT or RS E-Tron GT is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 24V229. If it is, limit charging to 80% battery capacity, then contact a franchised Audi dealer and ask about the high-voltage battery module replacement. Reference recall number 24V229 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Audi dealers will replace the affected high-voltage battery modules free of charge under recall 24V229.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire from a short circuit inside a high-voltage battery module. For recall 24V229, Audi's owner guidance is to limit charging to 80% battery capacity until the repair is complete.
When were owners notified about this Audi recall?
Audi mailed owner notification letters on May 21, 2024. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter, check your VIN and contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 or a franchised Audi dealer with recall number 24V229.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V229000 |
|---|---|
| Audi customer service | 1-800-253-2834 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V229 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V229000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →