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Volkswagen Group Korea Co., Ltd. e-tron 55 quattro — recall

Automotive · South Korea · 2025-02-28

Volkswagen Audi e-tron 55 quattro high-voltage battery modules may severely self-discharge

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-02-28
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group Korea Co., Ltd.
Models affected	e-tron 55 quattro
Units affected	833
Defect	In some high-voltage battery modules applied to vehicles produced during a specific period, severe self-discharge may occur, which can lead to a loss of high-voltage battery performance. Due to high-voltage battery self-discharge, smoke or fire may occur from the underside of the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury to occupants. This is a recall due to this possibility.
Component	Fuel system, other
Remedy	Inspect the high-voltage battery and replace battery cell modules if necessary, and perform a final software update. (Vehicles with the final software update completed can use 100% of the charge).
Recall number	K5613
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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