2022 Audi E-Tron GT Macpherson Strut Recall (22V927)

Recall 22V927 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2022 Audi E-Tron GT in recall 22V927?

A retaining ring on top of the suspension strut may come loose, resulting air loss from the strut spring.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 Audi E-Tron GT vehicles. A retaining ring on top of the suspension strut may come loose, resulting air loss from the strut spring.

Is it safe to drive a 2022 E-Tron GT with recall 22V927?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An air suspension strut failure may cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: An air suspension strut failure may cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your E-Tron GT shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the macpherson strut, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V927?

Recall 22V927 covers 96 vehicles: 2022 Audi E-Tron GT.

NHTSA lists 96 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the E-Tron GT macpherson strut recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect the suspension strut and replace it, if necessary, free of charge.

Dealers will inspect the suspension strut and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42M4.

When was recall 22V927 announced?

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported recall 22V927 to NHTSA on December 14, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as February 10, 2023.

This recall was filed 46 months ago. If your E-Tron GT was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my E-Tron GT is part of recall 22V927?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V927 is open on your E-Tron GT, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 22V927000 is open on your E-Tron GT, it will be listed there, along with Audi recall number 42M4. You can also ask any Audi dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.

What should E-Tron GT owners do about recall 22V927?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V927000 applies to your E-Tron GT.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Audi dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any macpherson strut symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are E-Tron GT owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the suspension, wheels and tires.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the suspension, wheels and tires have been filed since recall 22V927 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 7 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the suspension, wheels and tires. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2022 Audi E-Tron GT: 7 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires

Can recall 22V927 make my E-Tron GT a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Recall 22V927000 does not automatically make your E-Tron GT a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?

If a suspension or wheel problem on the 2022 Audi E-Tron GT returns after the recall work, keep the repair orders. Repeat visits for the same defect are what California's lemon law looks at.

The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.

California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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