# NHTSA recall 25V080000

> **Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.** · 2024 AUDI Q5 · component: **ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY**

## Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Audi Q5, and 2022 A7 E Hybrid Electric PHEV vehicles.  The high-voltage battery may overheat.

## Consequence

A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

## Remedy

Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software as the final remedy, anticipated to be available in the second quarter of 2025.  Volkswagen will monitor available online vehicle data and contact owners as necessary, to advise them not to charge the vehicle until the battery can be replaced.  For vehicles in which online data is unavailable, owners are advised not to charge their batteries until the final remedy becomes available.  Repairs will be performed free of charge.  This will be a Phased recall. Phase 1 will include Interim letters 2022-2023 model year vehicles. Phase 2 will include Owner letters 2021-2024 model year vehicles, and Phase 3 will include Interim letters 2022-2023 model year vehicles.  Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed February 28, 2025, and May 7, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-8

## Key facts

- **Campaign number:** 25V080000
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Make:** AUDI
- **Model:** Q5
- **Model year:** 2024
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- **Report received:** 2025-02-12

## Primary source

NHTSA recall lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V080000

## Citation

> US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recall campaign 25V080000 (Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., 2024 AUDI). Retrieved via MORVS 2026-11-01 from https://api.morvs.ai/nhtsa-recall/25V080000. Licensed CC0.

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