In Pictures: Volkswagen EV battery recall expands to Audi Q4 E-Tron, owners told to cap charging at 80%

The recall affects more than 9,000 Audi Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron vehicles in the U.S.

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Audi advises owners to limit charging to 80% capacity until a remedy is available.

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The defect poses a thermal propagation risk that could lead to battery fires.

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The expanded recall mirrors an earlier campaign covering Volkswagen's ID.4 crossover.

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Owners will be notified once dealers have a fix for the affected battery packs.

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The Q4 E-Tron shares battery technology with the ID.4 at the center of the original recall.

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Audi says the 80% charging limit reduces the risk of thermal propagation until repairs are made.

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More than 9,000 Audi Q4 models are now covered by the battery-fire recall.

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Drivers are urged to follow the charging guidance until the recall remedy is completed.

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