Safety Recall NHTSA · 24V229000 Reported March 22, 2024

High-voltage batteries may short circuit

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · Electrical System · 33 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
24V229000
Manufacturer Campaign
93VM
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
33
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 22, 2024
Completion Rate
63.64

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2023 audi rs e-tron gt and e-tron gt vehicles. the high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. dealers will replace the high-voltage battery modules, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on may 21, 2024. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 93vm.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 24V229000 or campaign 93VM.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
View Official NHTSA Notice →
Related

Similar Recalls

Other recalls from Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. or involving Electrical System.

FAQ: Recall 24V229000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 24V229000?

NHTSA recall 24V229000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on March 22, 2024. It addresses: High-voltage batteries may short circuit. The recall affects approximately 33 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 24V229000 or the manufacturer campaign number 93VM. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.