According to foreign media reports, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on December 4 that Volkswagen Group will recall 4,616 vehicles in the United States because the company is worried that their high-voltage batteries may overheat and increase the risk of fire.
, The recall involves plug-in hybrid vehicles such as the 2022 to 2023 Audi Q5 SUV and the 2022 Audi A7.
, Specifically, as of now, Volkswagen Group has determined that approximately 4,616 vehicles may be affected, including 4,606 Audi Q5 plug-in hybrid vehicles produced between August 10, 2021 and December 10, 2022, and 10 Audi A7 plug-in hybrid vehicles produced between July 2, 2021 and May 4, 2022.
Photo source: Audi, it is reported that this problem may cause the battery to overheat, causing smoke or even fire.
Volkswagen is working with battery suppliers to determine the specific causes of this risk.
, NHTSA said dealers will install advanced diagnostic software to remedy the issue, adding that remediation is expected to be launched in the second quarter of 2025.
Prior to the release of formal remedies, Volkswagen issued interim guidance: , return to the first electric network home page>,.
