Par
Timothée L'Angevin
Published on
Jan 25, 2025 at 11:13 a.m.
High-end cars can also have (big) problems. After the recalls of Citroën, DS and even Opel due to defective Takata airbags, the official RappelConso website reports a new alert, this time concerning luxury models.
Porsche Taycan, Audi A6, Audi e-tron GT…
These are cars from the Audi and Porsche brands, from the German manufacturer Volkswagen, which could catch fire after a problem in the battery.
In detail, here are the vehicles concerned:
- Porsche Taycan : sold between November 7, 2019 and June 15, 2023. Identification number: Y1A, e13*2007/46*0919*01-*08
- Audi A6 TFSI-e, A7 TFSI-e, Q5 TFSI-e : sold between January 21, 2021 and August 21, 2023. Identification number: F2, FY, e1*2007/46*1550*, e1*2007/46*1801*
- Audi e-tron GT, RS e-tron GT : sold between January 9, 2020 and February 16, 2024. Identification number: FW, e1*2018/858*00005*
“Production issues in some high-voltage battery modules”
According to RappelConso, “a combination of production issues (such as a torn anode tab, bent cathode tab, detached cathode, or double production subject pocket crack) has been found in some high voltage modules of the batteries”.
-Over the life of the vehicle, these problems, when combined, can increase the risk of fire.
If you are the owner of one of these cars, you are encouraged to contact your dealer as soon as possible for repairs.
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