The e-tron GT and its sportier variant, the RS e-tron GT, have been subject to two separate recalls due to a common issue related to the battery modules. Volkswagen Group of America has reported that these all-electric sedans may experience short circuits within the battery modules, posing a safety hazard.
Interestingly, despite the similarity of the issue, the recalls have been designated as 93VN and 93VM, respectively, by the German automaker. The corresponding recalls according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are labeled as 24V-228 and 24V-229. Both recalls involve analyzing the battery data of 1,013 vehicles, with an additional 29 vehicles requiring module replacement.
The battery modules in question were supplied by LG Energy Solution Wroclaw Sp. z o.o. After being notified of a potential defect by Porsche regarding Taycan modules from the same supplier, Audi, the division of Volkswagen Group, initiated an investigation. While there have been no reported warranty claims or fire incidents linked to the recall condition, precautionary measures are being taken.
Affected owners have been advised to limit charging their vehicles to 80 percent capacity to mitigate the risk of short circuits. The affected vehicles were manufactured between March 26, 2021, and February 15, 2024. Despite improvements in cell production quality by LG Energy Solution’s Polish subsidiary in May 2023, the recalls were deemed necessary to ensure safety.
Notification letters will be sent to impacted owners via first-class mail around May 21, 2024. Dealerships have been instructed to commence the analysis or replacement of suspect modules as of March 26, 2024. Meanwhile, the e-tron GT continues its production in its pre-facelift configuration, with an anticipated mid-cycle refresh expected in late spring 2024.