Audi recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi e-tron vehicles. Moisture can enter the high-voltage battery system through a faulty seal on the charging socket.
What could happen
Moisture in the high-voltage system can cause a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire. If warning lights appear along with the message "Electrical system: fault," immediately stop driving the vehicle, park outdoors away from structures, do not charge the vehicle, and contact Audi Roadside Assistance at 1-800-411-9988 to have the vehicle towed.
The fix
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install a new seal and, as necessary, replace the affected system components, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2019. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 93E8.
Vehicles covered
- Audi E-Tron 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V434000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 10, 2019
- Owners notified
- Sep 6, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,646
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 16, 2018 to May 10, 2019
- Part
- Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
- Maker's own recall number
- 93E8
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Audi recall: Back over prevention Dec 19, 2025
- Audi recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Aug 19, 2024
- Audi recall: Air bags Apr 3, 2024
- Audi recall: Electrical system Dec 20, 2023
- Audi recall: Electrical system Dec 13, 2023
- Audi recall: Equipment Oct 26, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.