NHTSA Recall 23V842000: Onboard (electrical system)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 93,196 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Audi A7.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V842000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 93U6/93U8 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › CHARGING › CABLE/CORD › ONBOARD |
| Report received | December 13, 2023 |
| Owner notification | March 28, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.
Safety risk
An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U6 and 93U8.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V842000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi A7 | 2021, 2022 |
| Audi A8 | 2020, 2021 |
| Audi e-tron | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Audi e-tron GT | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Audi Q4 e-tron | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Audi Q5 | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Audi RS e-tron GT | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.