machish

Looks like there's a new recall. I have a 2019 e-tron (US-based). I wonder what years are affected.
My interpretation is that it is of little concern if you use a different EVSE.

Charging Cable Replacement

START DATE
Dec 19, 2023

DESCRIPTIONIf a 220V/240V wall plug becomes overburdened when the compact/portable charging system cable is being used to charge the high-voltage batteries in your vehicle, the home wiring can become overheated. If this happens, overheating of the home infrastructure can eventually cause permanent damage to the house socket and charging cable, increasing the risk of a fire.
AUDI ACTION CODE
93U6

NHTSA RECALL NUMBER
23V842

REMEDYREPAIR NOT YET AVAILABLE

toomanymc

I hope mine is included​​​​​. My EVSE cable gets dangerously hot if I run it at 100% power. I’ve measured temperatures of 180-190° f on the plug.
I only use it for 120v charging, to risky to charge at 220/240 volts. I purchased a Wallbox EVSE and no heat buildup at all running at 40amps. I don’t need the Audi EVSE but it would be nice to have it as a backup/travel unit.

I have a 2019 prestige

edit: just checked NHTSA.gov and my car is included in the recall

JNealCox

Interesting. I used the Audi EVSE pretty much 100% of the time to charge up my 2019 etron quattro. L2 charging and set to 100%. Never a hint of a problem over 3.5 years.

Tronification

If you measured that on the plug, it's more likely to be an outlet problem.

toomanymc

I have confirmed it’s not. The outlet/wall receptacle/NEMA 14-50 itself does not get hot, the wires in the wall also do not get hot. Only the Audi EVSE gets hot. The wall plug is the worst but the cable itself also gets hot.
my Wallbox EVSE at 40 amps gets slightly above ambient temperature but no where near hot.


this is also not the first recall on this unit. They already “fixed” it once by telling owners to only run it at 50%

there is a lot of discussion about overheating Audi EVSE’s in this thread:
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/aud...arger-3004537/

ERuss

My '21 e-tron is still on my MyAudi (even though I returned the lease last week) and I got the notice. Didn't get it for my '22 e-tron S, though the Audi supplied charger is noticeably different.

crm2

I just checked my Q8 eTron and it’s included in the recall as well.

MobileComfortDome

My 2023 Chronos too.

Here's the NHTSA.gov link to check your VIN.

RXSF

this affects the Q8 I picked up 2 weeks ago so they are still shipping out the flawed chargers.

Prost

My early build 2019 e-tron Prestige is also listed for this EVSE recall.