6,000 of the total 110,000 cars that Audi is currently recalling with serious brake defects are driving around Denmark. The cars now need to be taken to a workshop.
Around 6,000 Audi Q4 e-tron electric cars have been recalled here in Denmark due to a brake defect in the cars.
Owners of the cars will have to drive to a workshop because Audi will not send out the updates in a so-called 'over the air' update.
The problem is located in the control unit that monitors the brake electronics. An unfortunate software configuration here can cause problems under certain conditions. The consequence may be that the car's parking brake does not function properly.
The recall has been officially confirmed by Audi Denmark. Press manager Britt Stellinger has issued a written statement on the matter. It was sent to Motor magazine.
– There are approximately 6,000 cars covered by this campaign in Denmark.
She also provides information on the status of the improvements.
– About half of the cars have already received the necessary software update, she adds.
Software update should fix brake problem
This recall is not limited to Denmark alone. It is part of a larger European effort by Audi. Across Europe, a total of 110,000 cars are affected by the serious software flaw.
To have the possible error corrected, car owners must contact one of the German brand's own workshops.
Your Audi Q4 e-tron must be taken to one of Audi's own workshops. At the workshop, technicians will install the necessary software update.
The update aims to ensure that the parking brake functions stably and correctly. It is an important part of the car's overall safety.
It's worth noting that this isn't the first time this year that Audi has had to recall electric cars. Another case hit the car brand recently.
In March, specific Audi E-tron models were recalled due to a risk of overheating in the cars' batteries.
Previous recall at Audi
The previous recall for the Audi E-tron required either a software update or, in some cases, replacement of battery modules. The risk was that the batteries could potentially catch fire.
Audi advised affected E-tron owners to exercise caution. They were advised not to charge their cars to more than 80 percent capacity until the car had been checked and repaired by a workshop.
The current recall applies only to the Audi Q4 e-tron model. It focuses specifically on the braking function and has nothing to do with the car's battery.
Audi in Denmark says that all affected Q4 e-tron owners have been informed via the Danish Motor Register. The goal is to update the cars as quickly as possible to ensure correct function of the parking brake.
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