Medium DVSA Vehicles
Audi recalls Q5 — Servicing high-voltage battery
Full details on the official government website →
⚠ What You Should Do
Replace the defective modules. Further software fix being developed to improve monitoring.
Recall Details
Defect: On affected vehicles battery modules may become defective over the course of the vehicle’s service life. This may result in a fire hazard when charging the high-voltage battery with the associated risk of severe or fatal injuries to people inside and/or outside the vehicle as well as significant material damage. To minimise this risk do not charge the high-voltage battery using an external charging source. In addition do not use the e-tron modes “Battery charge” and “Battery hold” (refer to Owner’s Manual) until further notice.
Remedy: Replace the defective modules. Further software fix being developed to improve monitoring.
Vehicles affected: 1585
DVSA Recall Reference: R/2024/495
Make: AUDI | Model: Q5
To check if your specific vehicle is affected, visit the DVSA vehicle recall checker, select your vehicle make and model, and look for recall reference R/2024/495.
Why This Product Is Dangerous
On affected vehicles battery modules may become defective over the course of the vehicle’s service life. This may result in a fire hazard when charging the high-voltage battery with the associated risk of severe or fatal injuries to people inside and/or outside the vehicle as well as significant material damage. To minimise this risk do not charge the high-voltage battery using an external charging source. In addition do not use the e-tron modes “Battery charge” and “Battery hold” (refer to Owner’s Manual) until further notice.