Risk of thermal overload and fire with some Audi and Jaguar EVs (week 8/24)

28/02/2024

This week’s recalls:
– Audi e-tron – fire risk
– Jaguar I-Pace – fire risk
– Suzuki Vitara a SX4 – brakes

Overview of the recalls in the 8th week of 2024

Four recalls for six models of three makes were issued via EU Safety Gate in week 8 of 2024. Five recalls for 13 models were published by the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA).

Two new recalls can be found in the European Safety Gate system for Audi, while Mercedes-Benz and Suzuki have one action each.

Dodge, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz and Suzuki are all issuing recalls via the KBA.

Isn’t that your car? See also the recent recalls of other makes.

Overheating and fire with electric Audis and Jaguars

Voltage losses in the individual cell modules of the high-voltage battery can lead to thermal overload with 40,000+ Audi e-tron electric cars built between March 2018 and March 2022. Jaguar I-Pace from 2019 to 2024 may also have problems with the high-voltage system. This recall can be found in the KBA section. In both cases, this could lead to an increased risk of fire.

Brake problems with Suzuki

The left rear brake pipe could have been damaged during installation, leading to corrosion and puncture in nearly 5,000 Suzuki SX4 S-Cross and Vitara from 2023. A brake fluid leak would have impaired braking performance and driving stability. The recall is found in both the Safety Gate and KBA databases this week.

Details on this week’s Rapex recalls can be found in the table below.

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Rapex Recalls announced in the 8th week of 2024

Make, Model (years)	Problem
Audi e-tron (2018 – 2022)	Voltage losses in individual cell modules of the high-voltage battery may lead to thermal overload.
Audi Q7 (2023)	The side airbag is insufficiently secured to the front left-hand side of the seat frame.
Audi Q8 (2023)	The side airbag is insufficiently secured to the front left-hand side of the seat frame.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG (2022 – 2023)	Due to a faulty fixation, the rear axle wiring harness may be damaged.
Suzuki Vitara (2023)	The left rear brake pipe may have been damaged during tightening process.
Suzuki SX4 S-Cross (2023)	The left rear brake pipe may have been damaged during tightening process.

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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 an 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.

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