Volkswagen’s EV Battery Recall Expands to Audi, Affecting 85,000+ Vehicles Globally

Volkswagen‘s ongoing electric vehicle battery recall has expanded to include Audi, with nearly 13,000 Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron vehicles affected worldwide. The recall, which now totals over 85,000 vehicles globally, is due to a risk of battery overheating and potential fires when charged to over 80% capacity. Owners are advised to limit charging to 80% until a remedy is available.

The issue affects certain batches of VW Group electric vehicles, including the ID. Buzz, ID.3, ID.4, and ID.7 models, as well as Cupra Born models. In the US, 9,048 Audi Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron vehicles are affected, with owners receiving an email from Volkswagen Group of America urging them to limit charging to 80%.

Audi is not aware of any claims, crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths associated with the Q4 E-Tron’s battery issue. Owners can contact Audi’s customer service or visit an authorized dealer for a diagnostic check and temporary state-of-charge limit to 80%. Additional letters will be sent once a remedy is available.