KNOWN FAULT · Audi

Short circuit in a high-voltage battery module on the e-tron GT

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Engine / equipment: Audi e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT
Period mentioned: 2021–2024
Symptoms: Usually none before the fault; a battery fault warning or an instruction not to charge above 80%.
Possible cause described: A short circuit may occur inside a high-voltage battery module, with a fire risk. In the US, Audi recalled 2022–2024 model-year e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT cars in March 2024 (NHTSA 24V-228 and 24V-229) and in September 2024 widened the campaign to 6,499 cars (24V-726, which replaces both): diagnostic software is installed, cars that send battery data are monitored remotely and, if a module is flagged, owners are asked to charge to no more than 80% until it is replaced.
Check for the garage: Ask Audi by VIN whether the campaign has been done and whether any module is flagged; keep to the 80% limit if told to.
Cost cited in the source: Free under the recall.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

Free under the recall.

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Ask Audi by VIN whether the campaign has been done and whether any module is flagged; keep to the 80% limit if told to.

What are the symptoms?

Usually none before the fault; a battery fault warning or an instruction not to charge above 80%.

Which cars and years does it affect?

Find garages near you and, before you say yes, check whether the quote is reasonable.

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