Audi Recalls 369 GT E-tron Units And GT E-tron Hospitals In Australia Due To This Problem

JAKARTA - Bad news came from Audi. This German brand had to withdraw 369 units of Audi e-tron GT and E-tron GT 2020-2024 for the Australian market.

Based on a report from Drive, Saturday, June 8, the recall was caused by the potential for damage to high-voltage batteries for the model year mentioned above.

This recall notice has been submitted to the local Department of Infrastructure stating that due to manufacturing issues, the cell module installed at high voltage may be damaged. The short circuit that occurs can cause thermal overload and cause vehicle fires over time.

"The potential for defects can be determined by initial inspection. Vehicle fires due to these problems can increase the risk of injury or death in vehicle passengers, road users, and others around them, including property," the local Infrastructure Department said in a statement.

Responding to the problems above, Audi Australia suggested that owners affected by the recall schedule an appointment to the nearest official dealer, and Audi would contact the affected owners.

The German brand also provides convenience for car owners, where any potential defects that have been identified during the inspection will be repaired free of charge.

Audi also made a similar withdrawal in March 2024, the brand withdrew 1,42 units consisting of an e-tron GT model and an e-tron GT hospital.

The problem is the same, it is stated that if the high-voltage battery has a short circuit, it can cause thermal events and cause fires.