Recall 25V080 covers 20,201 2021-2024 Audi Q5 and A7 E vehicles for battery overheating. Follow Audi charging guidance. Free repair once Audi opens it.
Audi is recalling 20,201 2021-2024 Q5 and A7 E plug-in hybrid vehicles because the high-voltage battery can overheat. An overheated battery increases the risk of a fire, and the final dealer repair will be free once Audi opens it.
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What's wrong?
The high-voltage battery in the 2021-2024 Audi Q5 and A7 E stores the energy used by the plug-in hybrid drive system. It sends power to the electric propulsion system through battery modules made up of individual cells. The battery has to keep those cells separated and stable while charging, driving, and sitting parked.
In affected vehicles, Audi traced the concern to battery modules from a specific supplier production period. Audi's analysis points to manufacturing deviations in the cells, where the cathode and separator layer inside the cell developed micro-defects or local stress. The separator is the thin internal barrier that keeps parts of the cell apart. If that barrier is damaged, the cell can overheat.
There is no warning sign before failure. The current recall record says no warning will occur before the high-voltage battery overheats, so owners should not wait for a light, message, smell, or change in how the vehicle drives.
Who's affected?
Covers the Q5 and A7 E across four model years, all tied to the same high-voltage traction battery component.
| 2024 Audi Q5 | high-voltage traction battery |
|---|---|
| 2023 Audi Q5 | high-voltage traction battery |
| 2022 Audi Q5 | high-voltage traction battery |
| 2022 Audi A7 E | high-voltage traction battery |
| 2021 Audi Q5 | high-voltage traction battery |
| Units affected | 20,201 |
| 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 vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire. There is no warning sign before overheating. If your VIN is included, follow Audi's charging instructions and arrange the recall visit when the remedy opens. Repair will be free at any franchised Audi dealer once Audi opens it.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021-2024 Audi Q5 or A7 E is included in this recall.
- Watch for Audi's second owner notice before scheduling the final advanced diagnostic software remedy.
- Follow Audi's interim charging instructions. If Audi tells you not to charge, or if online vehicle data is unavailable, do not charge the high-voltage battery until the final remedy is available or the battery is replaced.
- Contact a franchised Audi dealer with questions about interim guidance and the free repair timeline.
- Reference recall number 25V080 and Audi recall 93AA when you call the dealer or Audi customer service.
What happens at the repair
Because this recall is still listed as interim, the final dealer repair is not open in this record. Audi is monitoring available online vehicle data and contacting owners when the battery needs attention. If Audi tells you to stop charging, do not charge the vehicle until the battery is replaced. If online data is unavailable for your vehicle, do not charge the battery until the final remedy opens. Once available, an Audi technician will install advanced diagnostic software free of charge. Audi also offers a reimbursement plan under this recall because some vehicles are already outside warranty. Ask Audi customer service what documentation is needed for a prior related repair.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| February 12, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 14, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| February 14, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 1, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V080?
Recall 25V080 covers 20,201 2021-2024 Audi Q5 and 2022 Audi A7 E PHEV vehicles with a high-voltage battery that can overheat and increase fire risk. Audi dealers will install advanced diagnostic software for free as the final remedy.
What should I do if my 2021-2024 Audi Q5 or A7 E is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 25V080. If it is, contact a franchised Audi dealer and reference recall number 25V080 or Audi recall 93AA. Follow Audi's charging guidance until the dealer confirms the correct repair step for your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Audi says the recall repairs will be performed free of charge. The dealer repair is free at any franchised Audi dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. The high-voltage battery can overheat, and an overheated high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire. Audi says it will monitor available online vehicle data and contact owners as needed with charging instructions before battery replacement or final repair work.
What if I bought my Audi Q5 or A7 E used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recalls follow the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Audi is included, then call a franchised Audi dealer with recall number 25V080 or Audi recall 93AA.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V080000 |
|---|---|
| Audi customer service | 1-800-253-2834 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V080 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V080000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notice (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (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 →