High-voltage battery may overheat and cause fire
Defect Summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2023 audi q5 phev and 2022 audi a7 phev vehicles. the high-voltage battery may overheat.
Safety Consequence
A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software as the final remedy, anticipated to be available in the second quarter of 2025. volkswagen will monitor available online vehicle data and contact owners as necessary, to advise them not to charge the vehicle until the battery can be replaced. for vehicles in which online data is unavailable, owners are advised not to charge their batteries until the final remedy becomes available. repairs will be performed free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed may 1, 2025. owners may contact volkswagen audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 93aa. This recall has been replaced by nhtsa recall number 25v080.
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FAQ: Recall 24V898000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 24V898000?
NHTSA recall 24V898000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on November 27, 2024. It addresses: High-voltage battery may overheat and cause fire. The recall affects approximately 4,616 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 24V898000 or the manufacturer campaign number 93AA. 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.