Audi e-tron Recalled Due to Fire Risk, Battery Issue Similar to Chevy Bolt
Owners of 2019-2022 Audi e-tron electric crossovers need to watch out: there may be a problem with high-voltage battery modules in some cases, causing the battery to overheat and potentially result in a fire.
The company has said it will recall nearly 30,000 units in North America including just over 2,000 in Canada.
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Audi will notify owners by mail starting next month. As an interim repair, dealers will inspect the battery modules and replace them if necessary.
A definitive remedy is expected to become available this summer. Owners will need to return to a dealership to install a software update for the high-voltage battery. This software will monitor the battery and launch a warning as soon as it detects a problem.
In order to reduce the risk of a fire, Audi recommends owners to set the maximum charge setting of their e-tron at 80 percent until the final recall repairs are completed.
The high-voltage battery we’re talking about comes from South Korean manufacturer LG Energy Solution (formerly known as LG Chem), the same supplier that is connected to several fires and major recalls involving the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Hyundai Kona Electric.
While the Audi e-tron changed its name to Q8 e-tron for 2023, the latter is not part of the recall since it features a different battery design.
