The amount of extinguished sand in the fuse of the high-voltage system is not sufficient in the event of a short circuit to the high-voltage safety system. This may cause it to burst, increasing the risk of injuries. Furthermore, the blown fuse can interrupt the electrical flow of current leading to a voltage drop inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of fire.
The Audi A3 e-tron vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 7 January 2020 and 22 February 2022.
Audi recall code: 93N8
Affected models: A3 e-tron, Q3 e-tron
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 24,450
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Source: Rapex Alert 18/2022 A12/00667/22