# NHTSA recall 23V842000

> **Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.** · 2024 AUDI Q5 · component: **ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD**

## Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles.  When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.

## Consequence

An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.

## Remedy

Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations.  Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024.  Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U6 and 93U8.

## Key facts

- **Campaign number:** 23V842000
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Make:** AUDI
- **Model:** Q5
- **Model year:** 2024
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD
- **Report received:** 2023-12-13

## Primary source

NHTSA recall lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V842000

## Citation

> US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recall campaign 23V842000 (Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., 2024 AUDI). Retrieved via MORVS 2026-11-02 from https://api.morvs.ai/nhtsa-recall/23V842000. Licensed CC0.

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