Volkswagen’s North America arm is recalling more than 4,600 plug-in hybrid cars and SUVs due to the risk of battery overheating.
The automaker said it considers overheating incidence rare in the recalled population but that the identified defect increases risk of fire.
The 2022 and 2023 Audi Q5 SUV and the 2022 Audi A7 car are being recalled as the automaker prepares advanced diagnostic software, projected to be ready in next year’s second quarter, according to a notice on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website.
Meanwhile, dealers will assess owners’ experiences and make any needed repairs.
Affected vehicles were produced in a nearly year-long period that ended in early May 2022. The automaker hadn’t yet determined the root cause of the defect.
Two notices are scheduled to be mailed to owners, an interim one on Jan. 24 followed by the second when the final remedy is ready.
