NHTSA recall 24V228000

What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Audi RS E-tron GT and E-tron GT vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules.

Why it matters: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.

The fix: Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will, analyze the battery data and replace the high-voltage battery modules as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 21, 2024.