Audi E-Tron Recall R/2021/305: There May Be A Loss Of Power And The Message Safely Stop Vehicle May Appear, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Aug 2021
- Launched
- 58
- vehicles in the UK
- 93L3
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Audi recalled E-Tron vehicles built between 17 February 2021 and 17 March 2021. There may be a loss of power and the message ,Safely stop vehicle, may appear. The recall notice describes the fix as: conduct a software update of the electric drive on the vehicles affected. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There may be a loss of power and the message ,Safely stop vehicle, may appear.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: There may be a loss of power and the message Safely stop vehicle may appear. Defect: There may be a loss of power and the message �Safely stop vehicle� may appear. Remedy: Conduct a software update of the electric drive on the vehicles affected.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: there may be a loss of power and the message Safely stop vehicle may appear.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: conduct a software update of the electric drive on the vehicles affected. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
E-Tron built between 17 February 2021 and 17 March 2021 may be included. Audi estimates 58 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Audi, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Audi.
- Book with any franchised Audi dealer, quoting the campaign code 93L3 or the DVSA reference R/2021/305. See how to get a Audi recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-TronReplacing brake servo | Urgent | R/2024/344 | |
| E-TronChecking high-voltage battery | Urgent | R/2024/041 | |
| E-TronChecking high-voltage battery | Urgent | R/2024/040 | |
| A4, A5, A6, A8 and 4 moreFollowing a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed | Book soon | R/2022/036 | |
| E-TronComponents of the brake pressure unit may corrode during the vehicles's service life | Urgent | R/2021/398 |
This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2021/236 on 25 Jun 2021, for rear axle suspension links nuts do not meet specifications. The one launched after it was R/2021/306 on 27 Aug 2021, for a brake servo which has a manufacturing discrepancy may have been fitted. You can also see every Audi recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/305, launched 15 August 2021. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.