The 2022 RS e-tron GT is Audi's flagship electric performance sedan built on the Porsche Taycan platform. Being the first model year for this specific variant and essentially brand-new, most issues stem from early production teething problems, software bugs, and complex electronic architecture rather than wear-related failures.
High-Voltage Battery Cell Module Failures
Occasional · high severity
Symptoms: sudden loss of range (30-50% reduction), battery pre-conditioning failures in cold weather, warning lights indicating battery system fault, vehicle won't charge past 80% or charge rate drops dramatically
Fix: Requires high-voltage isolation, diagnostic scan to identify faulty cell modules within the 93.4 kWh pack. Audi typically replaces entire battery sections rather than individual cells. 6-10 hours labor plus battery module. Often covered under 8-year/100k-mi battery warranty, but out-of-warranty costs are catastrophic.
Estimated cost: $15,000-35,000
Rear Differential Overheating and Premature Wear
Common · medium severity
Typical onset: 20,000-40,000 mi
Symptoms: whining or grinding noise from rear during acceleration, drivetrain vibration at highway speeds, reduced power output warnings, differential temperature warning on display
Fix: The rear electric motor's integrated differential sees heavy abuse in performance use. Requires complete rear motor assembly removal, differential rebuild or replacement. 12-16 hours labor. Early production units had inadequate lubrication cooling channels.
Estimated cost: $8,000-12,000
Air Suspension Compressor and Valve Block Failures
Occasional · medium severity
Typical onset: 15,000-35,000 mi
Symptoms: vehicle sagging on one corner overnight, compressor runs excessively (constantly cycling), rough ride quality - suspension won't adjust, warning message about suspension malfunction
Fix: The three-chamber air suspension system is complex and prone to early valve block seal failures and compressor overwork. Compressor replacement requires front bumper removal for access. 4-6 hours labor for compressor, 3-4 hours for valve block.
Estimated cost: $2,500-4,500
Onboard Charger Cooling System Leaks
Occasional · medium severity
Symptoms: charging speed drops to Level 1 rates regardless of input, coolant warning light, visible coolant pooling under front of vehicle, vehicle refuses DC fast charging
Fix: The 150 kW onboard charger has separate cooling circuit with fragile quick-connect fittings that crack. Requires front undertray removal, high-voltage disconnect, charger removal. 5-8 hours labor. Recall issued for charging cable, but cooling system is separate issue.
Estimated cost: $3,000-5,000
Occupant Detection System False Positives
Common · low severity
Symptoms: passenger airbag light stays off with adult passenger, constant chime warning about unbuckled passenger when seat is empty, airbag system warning on dash
Fix: Pressure mat sensors in passenger seat fail or read incorrectly. Covered under recall but requires seat removal and mat replacement. Dealership-only due to airbag system involvement. 2-3 hours labor, typically warranty-covered.
Estimated cost: $0-1,200
Thermal Management System Software Glitches
Common · medium severity
Symptoms: reduced charging speed without apparent reason, preconditioning doesn't activate before DC fast charging, range loss of 20-30% in moderate weather, battery won't accept regenerative braking at full capacity
Fix: Software calibration issues with battery thermal management cause the system to be overly conservative. Requires multiple software updates and recalibration at dealer level with Audi/Porsche diagnostic tools. 1-2 hours labor, but may need multiple attempts.
Estimated cost: $200-600
Owner tips
Always precondition battery before DC fast charging to avoid thermal stress on cells
Use Audi-approved Level 2 charging equipment - cheap EVSEs cause onboard charger stress
Avoid repeated launch control use - rear differential can't handle sustained abuse despite marketing claims
Keep air suspension software updated - early calibrations were aggressive and caused premature wear
Skip the 2022 first-year model unless you have factory warranty coverage remaining - wait for 2023+ with production fixes sorted out.
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BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · 25V900000
2025-12-19
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER · 25V227000
2025-04-15
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2023 RS E-TRON GT and E-TRON GT vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
Consequence: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat cushion, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74HC.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 E-TRON GT, and RS E-TRON GT vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module.
Consequence: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software as the final remedy free of charge.
For vehicles where on-line data is available (Audi recall number 931A), as an interim measure, the vehicles will be monitored
through online data evaluation at no cost to owners. Where the online data shows a potentially critical battery module, the owner
will be contacted and advised to only charge the vehicle up to 80% charging capacity until the affected module can be replaced at
an authorized Audi dealer, free of charge.
For vehicles where online-data is not available (Audi recall number 931B), as an interim measure, dealers will perform diagnostic
procedures and, if necessary, replace battery module assemblies, free of charge. Owners of these vehicles will also be advised to
only charge their vehicle up to 80% charging capacity, and the inspection may have to be repeated before the software becomes
available.
Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi recall number 931A on July 24, 2025, and 931B was mailed on July 28, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 931A and 931B. This recall expands and replaces previous recall numbers 24V-229, and 24V-228. Vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · 24V465000
2024-06-20
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT and Audi E-Tron GT vehicles. The front axle brake hoses can develop tears, causing a leak and a brake circuit failure.
Consequence: A failed brake circuit can cause longer brake pedal travel and reduced braking performance, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front axle brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 6, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 47UP.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT and E-Tron GT vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules.
Consequence: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will, analyze the battery data and replace the high-voltage battery modules as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 21, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93VN.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Audi RS E-Tron GT and E-Tron GT vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules.
Consequence: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 21, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93VM.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.
Consequence: An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U6 and 93U8.
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