Short circuiting battery recall, reduced range and fire risk
Certain Audi e-trons have been recalled for defective high-voltage batteries that pose a fire risk. The faulty battery has caused cars to catch fire, including one vehicle catching fire in an Audi dealership. Following the recall, many drivers have been instructed to limit charge to 80% to reduce fire risk, cutting range by 20%, and impacting expected vehicle use. Battery replacement can cost up to $50,000, a burden that should fall on the manufacturer, not owners.
Our auto defect lawyers seek to recover money for impacted e-tron owners and lessors and to hold Audi accountable.
What is the Audi e-tron Battery Recall Lawsuit About?
Our firm Gibbs Mura and co-counsel, Caplan Cobb, have filed a class action lawsuit against Volkswagen Group of America on behalf of consumers who purchased certain Audi e-tron models. The lawsuit alleges that Volkswagen failed to disclose or adequately repair this dangerous and widespread defect in the high voltage lithium-ion batteries. on behalf of consumers who purchased certain Audi e-tron models. The lawsuit alleges that Volkswagen failed to disclose or adequately repair this dangerous and widespread defect in the high voltage lithium-ion batteries.
Defective Batteries Could Short Circuit and Catch Fire
The alleged defect can cause the electric batteries in certain Audi e-tron models to overheat or short circuit, increasing the risk of fire, according to communications involving the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Drivers of Audi e-trons have expressed concern about parking the vehicle in their home garage due to the possibility of the vehicle catching fire.
Impact of Battery Recall on Audi e-tron Owners
Replacing an electric battery is estimated to cost approximately $50,000. Additionally, Audi may advise owners to charge only up to 80% capacity, which reduces the driving range available on a single charge.
We are interested in speaking with Audi e-tron owners across the United States about their experiences with their electric cars. We want to hear about your Audi e-tron experience and what, if any, information Audi has provided you. We are seeking to hold Audi accountable on behalf of owners who spent thousands of dollars on these allegedly defective vehicles.
How do I know if my vehicle is included in an Audi e-tron battery recall?
Audi issued recalls for this battery short-circuit issue in December 2023, March 2024, and September 2024. See copies of the recall notices below:
Audi Recall 931B – recall notice issued September 2024 which involves certain 2022-2024 e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT models
Audi Recall 93U9 – recall notice issued December 2023 which involves certain 2020-2022 e-tron Sportback Quattro and 2019-2022 e-tron Quattro vehicles.
Audi Recall 93VM – recall notice issued March 2024 which involves certain 2022-2023 RS e-tron GTs.
If you have received a recall notice for your battery, you are likely included in our class action lawsuit.
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Gibbs Mura is a California-based law firm committed to protecting the rights of clients nationwide who have been harmed by corporate misconduct. We represent individuals, whistleblowers, employees, and small businesses across the U.S. against the world’s largest corporations. Our award-winning lawyers have achieved landmark recoveries and billions of dollars for our clients in high-stakes class action and individual cases involving consumer protection, data breach, digital privacy, and federal and California employment lawsuits. Our attorneys have received numerous honors for their work, including “Top Plaintiff Lawyers in California,” “Top Class Action Attorneys Under 40,” “Consumer Protection MVP,” “Best Lawyers in America,” and “Top Cybersecurity/ Privacy Attorneys Under 40.”
