Audi Q4 E-Tron recalled for high voltage battery fire risk
What this means
Certain 2024–2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron vehicles have high voltage batteries that may fail and catch fire, creating a risk of injury. A permanent fix is still being developed.
- Check your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on NHTSA.gov to confirm if your vehicle is affected.
- Until a repair is available, charge your vehicle to a maximum of 80% capacity.
- Watch for an interim safety notification letter expected December 18, 2026.
- Contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 (recall #93SK) with questions.
The agency's original wording
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% capacity until the repair has been completed. The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed December 18, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 93SK. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 23, 2026.
Official notice
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V698000More Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalls
- NHTSA2026-09-30Volkswagen ID.4 2023–2026 recalled for high-voltage battery fire risk
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- NHTSA2026-09-10Volkswagen 2025 Tiguan recalled for body control module software error causing engine stall and lighting loss
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