Volkswagen’s EV battery recall reaches over 85,000, with Audi now included
The automotive group's battery safety recall has expanded to include Audi's Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron models, bringing the total affected vehicles to over 85,000 worldwide. As with Volkswagen's ID.4 recall, owners are advised to limit charging to 80% of battery capacity, suggesting a potential fire or performance degradation risk that the company is managing through usage restrictions.
Key points
- Recall now includes Audi Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron
- Nearly 13,000 Audi vehicles affected globally
- Total recall exceeds 85,000 vehicles
- Owners advised to limit charging to 80% capacity
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