Recall 24V898 covers 4,616 2022-2023 Audi A7 and Q5 PHEV vehicles for battery overheating. It was replaced by 25V080, with free repair.
Audi is recalling 4,616 2022-2023 Q5 PHEV SUVs and 2022 A7 PHEV vehicles under recall 24V898 because the high-voltage battery can overheat. An overheated battery increases the risk of a fire, and the Audi dealer repair will be free once Audi opens it.
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What's wrong?
The high-voltage battery in the 2022-2023 Audi A7 and Q5 PHEV is the large traction battery that stores power for electric driving in the plug-in hybrid system. It sends high-voltage energy to the propulsion system and is managed by battery electronics that track temperature, charging, and module performance. The pack must stay within its designed heat range while driving and charging.
On affected vehicles, Audi found that certain battery modules came from a supplier production period under review. The root cause remains under investigation, but current analysis points to manufacturing deviations at the battery module supplier. Those deviations are the condition Audi is investigating for high-voltage battery overheating, and Audi is developing diagnostic software to detect changes in module performance before a problem develops.
There is no warning sign before failure. The filing says no warning will occur, so owners should not rely on a dashboard alert or drivability change to identify this defect.
Who's affected?
Spans the A7 and Q5 across the 2022 and 2023 model years; the listed vehicles use the same high-voltage traction battery.
| 2022 Audi A7 | high-voltage traction battery |
|---|---|
| 2023 Audi Q5 | high-voltage traction battery |
| 2022 Audi Q5 | high-voltage traction battery |
| Units affected | 4,616 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
What's the safety risk?
An overheating high-voltage battery increases the risk of fire. There is no warning sign before failure. If Audi contacts you after reviewing vehicle data, follow its charging instructions; if online data is unavailable, the recall remedy says not to charge the battery until the final remedy is available. Repair will be free at any franchised Audi dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022-2023 Audi A7 or Q5 PHEV is included in this recall.
- Review the owner letter Audi mailed on May 1, 2025, or ask Audi customer service for a copy if you never received it.
- Stop charging the vehicle if Audi told you not to charge, or if Audi cannot monitor online vehicle data.
- Contact a franchised Audi dealer for current instructions on the high-voltage battery overheating recall and the advanced diagnostic software remedy.
- Reference recall number 24V898 and Audi recall 93AA when you call.
What happens at the repair
Audi's final remedy is advanced diagnostic software, with battery replacement handled when vehicle data shows it is needed. Until the final remedy is available for an affected vehicle, Audi's interim process is to monitor online vehicle data and contact owners who need to stop charging. If online data is unavailable, do not charge the battery until Audi confirms the repair path. The final dealer repair will be free once available. Audi says this campaign was replaced by recall 25V080. If you already paid for a related repair, submit documentation through Audi's reimbursement plan for this recall.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 27, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 3, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| December 3, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 1, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V898?
Recall 24V898 covers 4,616 2022-2023 Audi A7 PHEV and Q5 PHEV vehicles with a high-voltage battery that can overheat and increase fire risk. Audi's remedy path includes diagnostic software and battery-related guidance, with repairs performed free of charge.
What should I do if my 2022-2023 Audi A7 or Q5 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Audi is included in recall 24V898. If it is, contact a franchised Audi dealer and reference recall 24V898, plus the replacement recall 25V080. Follow Audi's charging guidance until the dealer confirms the repair path for your VIN.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost, and Audi's remedy says repairs will be performed free of charge. A franchised Audi dealer handles the recall work for included VINs.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire from an overheated high-voltage battery. The official consequence for recall 24V898 says an overheating high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire. Confirm your VIN, then follow Audi's charging instructions and dealer guidance until the repair is complete.
What if I already received an Audi recall letter?
Use the letter as a starting point, but let your VIN decide the next step. Audi mailed owner notices on May 1, 2025, and this campaign was replaced by recall 25V080. Call a franchised Audi dealer with your VIN and both recall numbers.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V898000 |
|---|---|
| Audi customer service | 1-800-253-2834 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V898 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V898000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notice (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →