Audi A3 E-Tron, Q3 E-Tron Recall R/2022/085: The Fuse In The High-voltage System May Have Been Manufactured With An Insufficient…, Who Is Affected And What To Do

Urgent

How serious

7 Apr 2022

Launched

3,656

vehicles in the UK

93N8

Manufacturer’s campaign code

Audi recalled A3 E-Tron, Q3 E-Tron vehicles built between 1 October 2020 and 22 February 2022. The fuse in the high-voltage system (HV system) in vehicles built within a limited period may have been manufactured with an insufficient quantity of extinguishing sand. The dealer will fit insulation above the switching unit for the high-voltage battery. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

The fuse in the high-voltage system (HV system) in vehicles built within a limited period may have been manufactured with an insufficient quantity of extinguishing sand.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: THE FUSE IN THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT QUANTITY OF EXTINGUISHING SAND Defect: The fuse in the high-voltage system (HV system) in vehicles built within a limited period may have been manufactured with an insufficient quantity of extinguishing sand. Remedy: Insulation must be fitted above the switching unit for the high-voltage battery.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: the fuse in the high-voltage system may have been manufactured with an insufficient quantity of extinguishing sand.

The Fix

The dealer will fit insulation above the switching unit for the high-voltage battery.

Are You Affected?

A3 E-Tron, Q3 E-Tron built between 1 October 2020 and 22 February 2022 may be included. Audi estimates 3,656 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.

What To Do Now

1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Audi.
2. Book with any franchised Audi dealer, quoting the campaign code 93N8 or the DVSA reference R/2022/085. See how to get a Audi recall fixed.
3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

Related Recalls

This is one of 158 Audi recalls in DVSA’s data. The Audi recall launched before it was R/2022/073 on 22 Mar 2022, for the design trim on the power unit can become detached from its retainers. The one launched after it was R/2022/129 on 13 Apr 2022, for the level of oil in the gearbox may be insufficient. You can also see every Audi recall, the Audi Q3 recall history, all recalls launched in 2022 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.

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Source: DVSA recall R/2022/085, launched 7 April 2022. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.