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Transport Canada Recall - 2025064 - VOLKSWAGEN

2025-02-12

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Quick summary: Transport Canada Recall - 2025064 - VOLKSWAGEN. Date: 2025-02-12.

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Quick summary: Transport Canada Recall - 2025064 - VOLKSWAGEN. Date: 2025-02-12.

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BrandAUDI
ProductSUV recalled by VOLKSWAGEN
IssueVehicle - High Voltage
IdentificationRA-76961

Affected products

BrandAUDI
ProductSUV recalled by VOLKSWAGEN
Description2022 | AUDI | A7, 2022 | AUDI | Q5, 2023 | AUDI | Q5, 2024 | AUDI | Q5

Issue

This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2025-369. Issue: On certain vehicles, the high-voltage battery could overheat. As a result, the battery could create smoke or heat, which can melt or damage the battery and nearby parts. Note: This recall only affects plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models. This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2024-723. Safety Risk: A battery that overheats can create a fire risk. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Audi advises not to charge your vehicle until the recall repairs have been completed. Audi will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install an advanced diagnostic software that will monitor the high-voltage battery and warn you if it detects a problem. If you see this warning, you should contact a dealership to arrange replacement of the affected high-voltage battery module.

What you should do

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Additional official information
AudienceGeneral public
CategoryVehicles - SUV Vehicles - Car
CompaniesPublished by Transport Canada
Published byTransport Canada
Alert / recall typeVehicle recall
Identification numberRA-76961
Background{}
CompaniesPublished by Transport Canada
AudiencesGeneral public
Source updated2025-07-11

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