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Audi Recalls More Than 9000 Electric Vehicles Over Fire Risk — Owners Told to Limit Charging
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Fusion42 · 27 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 9,048 Audi electric vehicles, specifically 2024 and 2025 Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron models, due to a high-voltage battery defect that poses a fire risk. Owners are advised to limit charging to 80% battery capacity while a permanent repair is developed, with notifications starting December 18, 2026.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Electric Vehicles, and 2 sources have reported it between 26 Oct 2026 and 27 Oct 2026.
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Charging your EV to full capacity is now a risk for Audi Q4 owners, and you must reduce it to 80% immediately to avoid hazard. This restriction shakes your user experience and may open an entry point for competitors offering safer battery solutions.
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2 sources · first reported 26 Oct 2026 · latest 27 Oct 2026
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