Audi e-tron GT Lemon Law

Audi recalled e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT vehicles (2022–2024) over a high-voltage battery defect: production issues allowed battery modules to leave the factory susceptible to internal short circuits, which can build heat and escalate to a thermal event or fire. There have been fires, including one at a dealership, and many owners were told to limit charging to 80% — cutting range by about 20% — while awaiting a fix. A full battery replacement can cost tens of thousands of dollars.

When you're told to limit how you charge and drive a performance EV, that's a real loss of use.

A recall isn't automatically a lemon. But a battery fire risk is a substantial safety defect, and if the fix is delayed, doesn't resolve the problem, or your e-tron GT is out of service for an extended time, California's Lemon Law may entitle you to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement — with Audi paying your attorney fees.

A recall is not automatically a lemon — it's the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free repair. California's Lemon Law (the Song-Beverly Act) comes into play when a substantial defect can't be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, or when your e-tron GT has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days.

If your Audi e-tron GT qualifies, you may be entitled to a buyback (a refund of what you've paid, minus a mileage offset), a replacement vehicle, or a cash-and-keep settlement — and Audi pays your attorney fees on a successful claim, so pursuing your case costs you nothing out of pocket.