AUDI — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2025-02-28
AUDI was recalled in Australia on 2025-02-28. Due to a manufacturing issue, the modules installed in the high voltage battery may be defective. During charging a thermal overload could result in a vehicle fire. A vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road use…
| Country | Australia |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2025-02-28 |
| Manufacturer | Audi Australia Pty Ltd |
| Models affected | Q5 |
| Model year | 2021 - 2023 |
| Units affected | 116 |
| Defect | Due to a manufacturing issue, the modules installed in the high voltage battery may be defective. During charging a thermal overload could result in a vehicle fire. A vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users, bystanders and/or damage to property. |
| Remedy | Note: Please do not charge the high-voltage battery using an external charging source. In addition, Audi request that owners do not use the e-tron modes “Battery charge” and “Battery hold”._x000D_ These measures are required for the safety of the vehicle. Owners may continue using their vehicle as long as they follow these restrictions._x000D_ Once the software update is available, owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Audi Australia Pty Ltd and are asked to schedule an appointment with their preferred dealer to have the update performed, free of charge. |
| Recall number | REC-006285 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
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