NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
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What can fail
This page covers 7 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2023 Audi E-Tron Gt.
82 MPGe combined
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2023 Audi E-Tron GT has 7 recalls, the most serious being a high-voltage battery defect where a short circuit within the battery modules can cause a fire.
The battery fire risk has been addressed across multiple filings covering the same underlying defect, but the core concern remains the same: the high-voltage battery pack can develop an internal short that raises the risk of fire. Separately from the battery, the front axle brake hoses can develop tears that allow brake fluid to leak, causing one of the two brake circuits to fail. When that happens, the brake pedal travels farther before the brakes engage and stopping distances increase noticeably.
On the occupant safety side, a wiring fault in the passenger seat detection system can cause it to misread the seat as unoccupied and shut off the front passenger airbag even when someone is sitting there, leaving that occupant with less protection in a crash. There is also a charging concern: the onboard charging cable can overheat during use, and the heat can transfer to the outlet it plugs into, raising the risk of fire even while the car is parked and charging. Finally, a software error can prevent the rearview camera from displaying its image when shifting into reverse, removing the driver's view of the area directly behind the vehicle.
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What can fail
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A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying on the screen as intended.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the vehicle software at no cost to restore rearview camera display function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The passenger occupant detection system may develop a wiring fault that disables the front passenger air bag even when someone is sitting in that seat.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the seat cushion at no cost to restore proper air bag function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The high-voltage battery module can experience an internal short circuit, which may cause the battery to malfunction.
What the fix does
Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software at no cost. Battery modules identified as potentially critical will be replaced free of charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The front axle brake hoses can develop tears, which causes brake fluid to leak and the brake system to fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front axle brake hoses at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The high-voltage battery modules may develop an internal short circuit.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery modules at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high-voltage battery modules may develop an internal short circuit.
What the fix does
Dealers will analyze battery data and replace the high-voltage battery modules at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
When charging at 100% using the 220V/240V portable charging cable, some home outlets lack sufficient capacity, causing the outlet or cable to overheat.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the 220V/240V charging cable with a new one equipped with a temperature sensor at no cost. Use only 110V charging or public stations until replacement.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.