AUDI — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2025-02-12

Audi A7/Q5 high-voltage battery could overheat, causing smoke or damage

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-02-12
Manufacturer	VOLKSWAGEN
Models affected	A7, Q5
Model year	2022, 2022 2023
Units affected	433
Defect	On certain vehicles, the high-voltage battery could overheat. As a result, the battery could create smoke or heat, which can melt or damage the battery and nearby parts._x000D_ Note: This recall only affects plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models. This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2024-723._x000D_ A battery that overheats can create a fire risk.
Component	High Voltage
Remedy	To reduce the safety risk, Audi advises not to charge your vehicle until the recall repairs have been completed. Audi will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install an advanced diagnostic software that will monitor the high-voltage battery and warn you if it detects a problem. If you see this warning, you should contact a dealership to arrange replacement of the affected high-voltage battery module.
Recall number	2025-064
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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