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Passenger cars (Audi RS e-tron GT, Audi e-tron GT) - Repair

Official notice

30 Nov 2023

Last checked

27 Oct 2026

RecallScope risk estimate:HighCAA Japan

An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Audi RS e-tron GT, Audi e-tron GT) - Repair. Electrical equipment (high-voltage battery) defect. ■ Defective component (part name): Electrical equipment (high-voltage battery). ■ Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Some high-voltage batteries are not fully sealed because insufficient sealant was applied during manufacturing. If moisture enters the battery, its insulation resistance may decrease, causing arcing. In the worst case, a heat-related battery abnormality may occur and lead to a fire. Published 2023-11-30.

What to do now

(Recall notification number) 外-3727 ■ Corrective measures: Test the integrity of the high-voltage battery seals on all vehicles and, if necessary, replace the high-voltage battery with an improved unit.

Units affected

245

Recall number

外-3727

Official notice

2023-11-30

The hazard

Electrical equipment (high-voltage battery) defect. ■ Defective component (part name): Electrical equipment (high-voltage battery). ■ Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Some high-voltage batteries are not fully sealed because insufficient sealant was applied during manufacturing. If moisture enters the battery, its insulation resistance may decrease, causing arcing. In the worst case, a heat-related battery abnormality may occur and lead to a fire.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the product name and identifiers below with the item you own. Check the official notice for the affected products and next steps.

Models

ZAA-FWEBGE, ZAA-FWEBGS

Recall Numbers

外-3727

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Affected products

Product 1

アウディ「アウディ RS e-tron GT」「アウディ e-tron GT」

Units affected

245

Hazard

Electrical equipment (high-voltage battery) defect. ■ Defective component (part name): Electrical equipment (high-voltage battery). ■ Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Some high-voltage batteries are not fully sealed because insufficient sealant was applied during manufacturing. If moisture enters the battery, its insulation resistance may decrease, causing arcing. In the worst case, a heat-related battery abnormality may occur and lead to a fire.

Where it was sold

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Location 1

JP · Japan

Affected area 1

JP · Japan

Company & contacts

Brand

Manufacturer

フォルクスワーゲングループジャパン株式会社

Phone

0120-598119

Brand: Audi. Contact: フォルクスワーゲングループジャパン株式会社. Phone 0120-598119.

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

VEHICLES

Official classification

消費者庁 — 修理

Recall details

Recall number

外-3727

Event id

CAA-00000031654

Units affected

245

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

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