2022-2024 Audi E-Tron GT High-Voltage Battery Recall (24V726)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 6,499 vehicles · Reported September 30, 2024
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling 6,499 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 module. A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 24V726 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V726000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 931A/931B |
| Date reported to NHTSA | September 30, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2022-2024 Audi E-Tron GT; 2022-2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT |
| Units affected | 6,499 |
| 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 E-Tron GT in recall 24V726?
The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 E-TRON GT, and RS E-TRON GT vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module.
Is it safe to drive a 2022-2024 E-Tron GT with recall 24V726?
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 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 24V726?
Recall 24V726 covers 6,499 vehicles: 2022-2024 Audi E-Tron GT; 2022-2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT.
NHTSA lists 6,499 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 E-Tron GT high-voltage battery recall?
Yes. Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software as the final remedy free of charge.
Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software as the final remedy free of charge. For vehicles where on-line data is available (Audi recall number 931A), as an interim measure, the vehicles will be monitored through online data evaluation at no cost to owners. Where the online data shows a potentially critical battery module, the owner will be contacted and advised to only charge the vehicle up to 80% charging capacity until the affected module can be replaced at an authorized Audi dealer, free of charge. For vehicles where online-data is not available (Audi recall number 931B), as an interim measure, dealers will perform diagnostic procedures and, if necessary, replace battery module assemblies, free of charge. Owners of these vehicles will also be advised to only charge their vehicle up to 80% charging capacity, and the inspection may have to be repeated before the software becomes available. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi recall number 931A on July 24, 2025, and 931B was mailed on July 28, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 931A and 931B. This recall expands and replaces previous recall numbers 24V-229, and 24V-228. Vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.
Manufacturer recall number: 931A/931B.
When was recall 24V726 announced?
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported recall 24V726 to NHTSA on September 30, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| September 30, 2024 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V726000. |
| July 28, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 24 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 24V726?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V726 is open on your E-Tron GT, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 24V726000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should E-Tron GT owners do about recall 24V726?
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 24V726000 applies to your E-Tron GT.
- Call a Audi dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- 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 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 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 27 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 15 of them about the ev and hybrid battery.
Since recall 24V726 was reported on September 30, 2024, owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 1 of them (10%) 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 September 30, 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):
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
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
While I was driving my Audi e-tron GT, the vehicle spontaneously caught fire. I believe the fire resulted from a catastrophic high-voltage battery failure, although the cause has not yet been confirmed. The fire created an immediate risk of injury to me and others nearby. I am reporting this as a serious safety concern.
2023 Audi E-Tron GT owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11766825, filed September 24, 2026
Can recall 24V726 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 24V726000 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))?
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.
This campaign follows an earlier recall for the same issue. A second recall can mean the first remedy failed, and repeated repair attempts on the same defect are the core of most lemon law claims.
Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 23V613000, 24V228000, 24V229000.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the 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 24V726
Did the recall 24V726 fix work?
Since recall 24V726 was reported on September 30, 2024, owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 1 of them (10%) 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 24V726000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my E-Tron GT is part of recall 24V726000?
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 24V726000 (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.