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Audi recalls Q7, A8 and Q8 vehicles due to battery overheating and fire risk

Audi is recalling 18,652 Q7, A8 and Q8 vehicles manufactured between 22 August 2019 and 31 July 2024 to authorized workshops worldwide. The reason for the recall is that the cell modules of the high-voltage battery may overheat during charging. There is a risk of fire.

At an authorized workshop, the software for the high-voltage battery will be updated.

The Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) monitors the recall under the reference number “15663R“. The internal manufacturer code is “93QQ“.

Recall details

Make: Audi
Models: Q7, A8, Q8
Year of manufacture: 2019 – 2024
Production: 22. 8. 2019 – 31. 7. 2024
Extent: 18,652
Codes: 93QQ
KBA publication dates: 21. 10. 2025

Source: KBA 15663R (Search Rückrufcode: 93QQ)


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What should an owner do if there's a recall?

Please note that the recall may not apply to all vehicles produced in a given period. If you think your car might be affected, you should immediately contact a dealer or workshop officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details. You can use our sample request text. After reporting the vehicle's VIN code, you will find out if the defect is present on your car, or if it has already been resolved by the previous owner if the car was purchased second-hand.

If you wish to know more about the eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accident damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), in that case, we suggest going to this page.

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