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Passenger car — recall

Automotive · European Union · 2025-01-24

Origin: Germany

Audi passenger car high-voltage battery may overheat during charging, posing a fire risk

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-01-24
Country of origin	Germany
Manufacturer	Audi
Models affected	A6 TFSI-e, A7 TFSI-e, Q5 TFSI-e
Defect	During the charging process, the high/voltage battery may overheat due to a defect in the battery modules. This can result in a fire and cause injuries to occupants and bystanders.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	SR/00268/25
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	UNECE regulations, EU type-approval · Full guide →

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