2022-2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT Electrical Onboard Recall (23V842)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 93,196 vehicles · Reported December 13, 2023
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling 93,196 2021-2022 Audi A7; 2021 Audi A8; 2021-2024 Audi E-Tron; 2022-2024 Audi E-Tron GT; 2022-2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron; 2021-2024 Audi Q5; 2022-2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat. An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 23V842 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V842000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 93U6/93U8 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | December 13, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2021-2022 Audi A7; 2021 Audi A8; 2021-2024 Audi E-Tron; 2022-2024 Audi E-Tron GT; 2022-2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron; 2021-2024 Audi Q5; 2022-2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT |
| Units affected | 93,196 |
| Component | Electrical System > Propulsion System > Charging > Cable / Cord > Onboard |
| Safety risk | An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022-2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT in recall 23V842?
When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.
Is it safe to drive a 2022-2024 RS E-Tron GT with recall 23V842?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your RS E-Tron GT shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the onboard, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 23V842?
Recall 23V842 covers 93,196 vehicles: 2021-2022 Audi A7; 2021 Audi A8; 2021-2024 Audi E-Tron; 2022-2024 Audi E-Tron GT; 2022-2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron; 2021-2024 Audi Q5; 2022-2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT.
NHTSA lists 93,196 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | Audi | A7 |
| 2021 | Audi | A8 |
| 2021-2024 | Audi | E-Tron |
| 2022-2024 | Audi | E-Tron GT |
| 2022-2024 | Audi | Q4 E-Tron |
| 2021-2024 | Audi | Q5 |
| 2022-2024 | Audi | RS E-Tron GT |
What is the fix for the RS E-Tron GT electrical onboard recall?
Yes. Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations.
Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U6 and 93U8.
Manufacturer recall number: 93U6/93U8.
When was recall 23V842 announced?
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported recall 23V842 to NHTSA on December 13, 2023.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| December 13, 2023 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 23V842000. |
| March 28, 2024 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 34 months ago. If your RS 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 RS E-Tron GT is part of recall 23V842?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 23V842 is open on your RS E-Tron GT, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 23V842000 is open on your RS E-Tron GT, it will be listed there, along with Audi recall number 93U6/93U8. 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 RS E-Tron GT owners do about recall 23V842?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 23V842000 applies to your RS E-Tron GT.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Audi dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Keep a simple log of any onboard symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- 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 RS E-Tron GT owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 311 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 132 of them about the ev and hybrid battery.
Since recall 23V842 was reported on December 13, 2023, owners have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 20 of them (19%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the ev and hybrid battery and were received on or after December 13, 2023, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related ev and hybrid battery issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 311 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 132 of them involve the ev and hybrid battery. 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.
- 2021 Audi Q5: 74 complaints in total, 25 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2023 Audi Q5: 43 complaints in total, 10 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2021 Audi E-Tron: 36 complaints in total, 23 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2022 Audi E-Tron: 31 complaints in total, 17 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron: 22 complaints in total, 15 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2022 Audi Q5: 22 complaints in total, 7 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2024 Audi Q5: 20 complaints in total, 2 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron: 17 complaints in total, 10 about the ev and hybrid battery
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
See attached document for complaint. I took my 2021 AUDI A8 to Audi Rockville located at 1125 Rockville Pike; Rockville, MD 20852 on July 18 to fix the recall.
2021 Audi A8 owner, MD, NHTSA complaint 11728863, filed April 2, 2026
Total electrical shutdown over about 2 minutes. Stranded on road. All electrical systems failed rapidly. Strongly suspect this is part of known BSG/alternator issues with this model.
2021 Audi A8 owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11581253, filed April 4, 2024
The contact leased a 2023 Audi E-Tron GT. The contact stated that the message that the battery power was reduced to 70 percent was displayed. The contact stated that the battery failed to charge above 70 percent. The reduced performance warning light was illuminated.
2023 Audi E-Tron GT owner, CT, NHTSA complaint 11636236, filed January 16, 2025
Can recall 23V842 make my RS 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.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
High-voltage battery and drive system defects in EVs and hybrids can mean reduced range, charging faults, loss of drive power or a fire risk. These repairs often need parts on backorder, so days out of service add up quickly.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2022-2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the RS E-Tron GT went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
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.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
Recall repairs depend on parts. Owners can wait days, weeks or months, usually about one to three months in our cases, and those days count toward California's 30-day out-of-service rule.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 23V842
Did the recall 23V842 fix work?
Since recall 23V842 was reported on December 13, 2023, owners have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 20 of them (19%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
Is the 23V842000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my RS E-Tron GT is part of recall 23V842000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Can a battery recall reduce my EV's range?
Some battery recalls limit the state of charge or range until a module or pack is replaced. Check your owner letter for any interim limits, and keep notes if range or charging changes after the repair.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
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.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 23V842000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Audi. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.