Audi is recalling 4,616 plug-in hybrids due to a battery situation that would result in fires.
The recall contains sure 2022 and 2023 Audi Q5 plug-in hybrid crossovers, in addition to 2022 Audi A7 plug-in hybrid hatchbacks. These autos could have faulty battery modules that would overheat, presenting a fireplace threat, in keeping with the Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration (NHTSA).
Whereas the foundation reason behind the defect remains to be beneath investigation, the security regulator mentioned “present evaluation outcomes present that sure manufacturing deviations could have occurred” that would have led to the overheating situation.
2022 Audi A7
Audi estimates that simply 1% of the recalled autos even have the defect, which was found in markets outdoors the U.S. Audi advised the NHTSA that it’s unaware of any accidents, crashes, or fires, associated to this situation within the U.S.
For now, the treatment is extra diagnostic software program, which Audi expects to be prepared by the second quarter of 2025. Sellers will set up this software program freed from cost when it is out there.
Some autos have on-line information monitoring, for which Audi will test for problematic modules and advise homeowners to not cost their autos till the battery pack will be changed. For autos with out this information monitoring, homeowners are being suggested from the get-go to keep away from charging till a ultimate treatment will be devised.
Audi plans to mail preliminary notification letters Jan. 24, 2025, with a second notification as soon as a ultimate treatment is devised. Homeowners can contact Audi customer support at 1-800-253-2834 for extra info. Audi’s reference quantity for this recall is 93AA.
2022 Audi Q5 55 TFSI e plug-in hybrid
The Q5 plug-in hybrid arrived for the 2020 mannequin yr and impressed us with its glorious drivability, whereas the A7 plug-in hybrid arrived for the 2021 mannequin yr. The 2 fashions share a powertrain, which returns an EPA-rated 23 miles of electrical vary for the Q5 and 26 miles for the A7.
Battery recollects can escalate into costly and sophisticated episodes for automakers. After tried software program fixes, Jaguar final month determined to purchase again practically 3,000 I-Tempo crossovers on account of a battery situation that introduced a fireplace threat. Normal Motors was pressured to switch many Chevrolet Bolt EV battery packs as a part of its personal huge recall.