Audi recalls 9,048 Q4 e-tron vehicles over battery risk

Audi is recalling certain Q4 e-tron vehicles in the United States because charging above 80% under some conditions may lead to battery overheating. Owners of vehicles needing further checks are advised to limit charging and arrange a dealer inspection; Audi says a final fix is being developed.

• Audi is recalling 9,048 Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron SUVs in the United States, covering 2024 and 2025 models built from late 2023 through April 2025.· 1 source
• Audi says certain charging patterns combined with a charge above 80% may cause heat to spread between battery cells. Owners are being advised to keep affected vehicles at or below 80% until checks or a repair are completed.· 2 sources
• Audi says it knows of no fires, crashes or injuries linked to the issue and estimates that about 0.1% of the recalled vehicles have the defect.· 1 source
• Audi has checked battery data; vehicles flagged for further assessment should go to a dealer for testing. Audi plans to write to owners by 18 December, while a final fix is still being worked out.· 1 source
• The battery cells are supplied by SK On’s manufacturing operation in Hungary. Audi began investigating after Volkswagen found thermal runaway in batteries of the same type; Volkswagen had recalled 22,524 US ID.4 vehicles over a similar risk.· 2 sources