2022-2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT High-Voltage Battery Recall (24V228)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 1,009 vehicles · Reported March 22, 2024
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling 1,009 2022-2024 Audi E-Tron GT; 2022-2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules. A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 24V228 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V228000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 93VN |
| Date reported to NHTSA | March 22, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2022-2024 Audi E-Tron GT; 2022-2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT |
| Units affected | 1,009 |
| Component | Electrical System > Propulsion System > Traction Battery |
| Safety risk | A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022-2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT in recall 24V228?
The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT and E-Tron GT vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules.
Is it safe to drive a 2022-2024 RS E-Tron GT with recall 24V228?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases 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 traction battery, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 24V228?
Recall 24V228 covers 1,009 vehicles: 2022-2024 Audi E-Tron GT; 2022-2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT.
NHTSA lists 1,009 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2024 | Audi | E-Tron GT |
| 2022-2024 | Audi | RS E-Tron GT |
What is the fix for the RS E-Tron GT high-voltage battery recall?
Yes. Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed.
Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will, analyze the battery data and replace the high-voltage battery modules as necessary 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 93VN.
When was recall 24V228 announced?
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported recall 24V228 to NHTSA on March 22, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| March 22, 2024 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V228000. |
| May 21, 2024 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 30 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 24V228?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V228 is open on your RS E-Tron GT, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2022-2024 RS E-Tron GT vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should RS E-Tron GT owners do about recall 24V228?
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 24V228000 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.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any traction battery 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 problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are RS E-Tron GT owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 15 of them about the ev and hybrid battery.
Since recall 24V228 was reported on March 22, 2024, owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 1 of them (7%) 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 March 22, 2024, 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 27 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 15 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.
- 2023 Audi E-Tron GT: 13 complaints in total, 11 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2022 Audi E-Tron GT: 7 complaints in total, 3 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2022 Audi RS E-Tron GT: 4 complaints in total, 1 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2023 Audi RS E-Tron GT: 2 complaints in total, 0 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT: 1 complaints in total, 0 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2024 Audi E-Tron GT: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the ev and hybrid battery
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
The contact owns a 2022 Audi E-Tron GT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V726000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
2022 Audi E-Tron GT owner, CT, NHTSA complaint 11657710, filed April 30, 2025
The heater has failed. Dealer has diagnosed as high voltage heating unit failure. The issue is that this problem is occurring in many etron GTs and Porsche Taycans and there is no info from Audi as to when they will have replacement parts.
2022 Audi E-Tron GT owner, MD, NHTSA complaint 11502413, filed January 18, 2023
Purchased new 2022 Audi e-tron GT RS vehicle from Audi on September 30, 2022. The car was shipped directly to arrived at home on October 12, 2022. always had his vehicle serviced at Audi. Almost immediately after purchase, began to have issues with the vehicle.
2022 Audi RS E-Tron GT owner, MD, NHTSA complaint 11631721, filed December 20, 2024
Can recall 24V228 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.
Owners often ask whether this traction battery recall means their RS E-Tron GT qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Battery and electric drive repairs are among the slowest repairs in the industry. A 2022-2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT waiting on a battery module or drive unit can sit at the dealer for weeks, and every day counts toward the 30-day figure in California's lemon law presumption.
This is not the first recall for this problem. When a manufacturer has to recall the same traction battery again, that suggests the earlier fix did not work. If your 2022-2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT has had this repair more than once, keep every repair order.
Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 23V613000.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have 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 24V228
Did the recall 24V228 fix work?
Since recall 24V228 was reported on March 22, 2024, owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 1 of them (7%) 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 24V228000 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 24V228000?
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 24V228000 (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.