Audi RS E-Tron GT, Porsche Taycan recall prompted by battery concerns

Audi E-Tron GT, RS E-Tron GT, and Porsche Taycan electrical vehicles are being recalled for a battery situation that would result in brief circuits and fires.

The recall inhabitants consists of 606 Taycans from mannequin years 2020 to 2023 and 1,042 E-Tron GT and RS E-Tron GT automobiles from mannequin years 2022 to 2024. Audi is conducting two recollects for a similar situation, with one for simply 29 vehicles for which it has extra detailed battery knowledge, and one other for the remaining 1,013 affected automobiles.

“Manufacturing points” within the battery modules of affected automobiles “enhance the danger of inside brief circuits,” in keeping with recall paperwork, which additionally word that this has led to some battery fires.

2024 Audi e-tron GT

In 2021 Porsche grew to become conscious of a single battery fireplace that occurred shortly after charging. The automaker investigated this incident, turning into conscious in 2023 of further Taycan battery fires, which additionally occurred shortly after charging.

Audi was notified by Porsche of the difficulty, because the E-Tron GT and RS E-Tron GT share the Taycan’s J1 platform and very fast charging hardware. It reported that it’s unaware of any fires in its automobiles associated to this situation as of March 22, 2024.

House owners are suggested to solely cost their automobiles to 80% battery capability till sellers can full inspections and, if needed, change faulty battery modules freed from cost. Alternative battery modules will “be produced utilizing improved cell manufacturing high quality, as relevant,” the recall paperwork mentioned.

2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo

The Taycan and E-Tron GT had been additionally recalled for a battery seal issue final yr. Later within the yr, Audi and Porsche additionally recalled the mobile charging cable for these fashions and different EVs and plug-in hybrids, changing it with a brand new model that introduced higher thermal security.

In revamped 2025 Taycan models, Porsche has improved fast-charging whereas yielding extra driving vary and effectivity. At press time, Audi hadn’t introduced any comparable upgrades for the E-Tron GT and RS E-Tron GT.