Audi is currently recalling 43,000 copies of the E-Tron and E-Tron Sportback electric cars which can catch fire due to faults in the battery modules.
There is a risk of 43,000 copies of the electric cars Audi E-Tron and E-Tron Sportback burning up due to defective battery cells.
Therefore, Audi is now recalling the cars that have been sold in several markets worldwide. In the USA alone, this is about 26,866 choirs.
While in Germany, up to 1,453 cars have been found which may be equipped with problematic batteries. All cars were built between 2018 and 2022.
That's what CarExpert writes.
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Specifically, both the authorities and Audi believe that there may be a fault with the high-voltage battery, which the car brand has received from sub-supplier LG.
LG calls the battery E61V. According to Audi, signs of a defective battery can be cars that suddenly lose a lot of range. Or have difficulty charging.
In the worst case, smoke from the cars can develop into a fire in the battery. Therefore, Audi also encourages the owners of the cars not to charge to more than 80 percent of the battery's capacity.
The limitation in charging can be set either directly in the cars or via the app, which can also control a number of the cars' functions.
According to Audi, it is necessary for customers to check their cars at authorized workshops, as special software is needed to determine whether the individual car is driving around with a problematic battery. If necessary, Audi will replace the batteries in individual modules.
It is far from the first time that the E-tron models have been affected by errors. In 2019, Audi also had to recall the model because a leak could lead to water entering the battery.
These cars are affected by the new recall:
Audi E-Tron from March 2018 to March 2022
Audi E-Tron Sportback from March 2018 to March 2022
