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NHTSA Recall 23V867000: Software (electrical system)

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 26,866 vehicles. It affects 2019–2022 Audi e-tron.

26,866
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2025
owners notified (April 2)
NHTSA campaign23V867000
Manufacturer campaign93U9/93V2
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL › MANAGEMENT › SOFTWARE
Report receivedDecember 20, 2023
Owner notificationApril 2, 2025
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 E-Tron Sportback Quattro and 2019-2022 E-Tron Quattro vehicles. Certain high-voltage battery modules may overheat.

Safety risk

A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will install onboard diagnostic software to monitor battery module performance, and replace affected battery modules where necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U9 and 93V2.

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 23V867000

Make and modelModel years
Audi e-tron2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

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.