Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2022
Audi e-tron wins ICOTY Green Car Award 2022
The Audi e-tron won the Green Car Award 2022 from ICOTY, ahead of the other contenders in the category.
2022
Audi recalls 45,789 vehicles over inaccurate fuel-gauge readings
Audi's Product Safety Committee decided to recall 45,789 vehicles from the 2019 through 2021 model years because a fuel level sender could get stuck and cause the gauge to indicate more fuel than was available. Dealers were instructed to install a new sensor.
2022
Audi recalls 920 e-tron GT vehicles to correct tire-pressure information in owner’s manuals
Audi called back 920 vehicles produced between March 18 and October 18, 2021, to have their owner’s manuals corrected because the kPa and PSI units were assigned to the wrong columns in the tire-pressure table. Audi said it was not aware of related complaints, warranty records, crashes, or injuries.
2022
Audi and Verizon agree to bring 5G to Audi’s U.S. lineup
Audi announced that it had signed an agreement with Verizon to bring 5G connectivity to Audi’s U.S. car lineup, starting with model year 2024 vehicles.
2022
Audi appoints Porsche China chief Detlev von Platen to lead sales in Europe
Audi Group appointed the then Porsche China president and CEO, Detlev von Platen (严博禹), as sales leader for Audi brand in Europe, including Germany.
2022
Audi vehicle recall announced
Audi announced a recall of 454,159 locally produced Q5L and imported SQ5 vehicles, scheduled to begin on February 28, 2022, because liquid entering the gateway control module could cause short circuits and potentially interrupt power transmission while driving.
2022
FAW-Volkswagen announced a recall of Audi vehicles
A recall notice published by China’s State Administration for Market Regulation said FAW-Volkswagen would recall certain imported and domestically produced Audi vehicles starting February 28, 2022. The recall included 453,791 domestically produced Audi Q5L vehicles; the stated defect could allow liquid to short the gateway control module and cause loss of driving power.
2022
Audi South Africa and GridCars partner on EV charging network
Audi South Africa partnered with GridCars to install ultrafast EV charging stations across South Africa, including 70 new charging connectors at 33 sites. The article says installation began in December and the project is continuing into this year.
2021
Audi recalls nearly 290,000 vehicles over liquid ingress risk
Audi decided to recall 288,991 Q5, SQ5 and Sportback vehicles in the United States after testing identified liquid ingress issues affecting the gateway control module. Dealers will install a protective cover at no cost; vehicles produced through August 2021 will also receive underbody sealant.
2021
Audi rolls out e-tron software update in Europe
Audi made a software update available for model year 2019 and 2020 e-tron 55 quattro models, starting in Europe. The update can extend range by as much as 20 km on the WLTP cycle; Audi said it would also come to North American models in the near future.
2021
Audi recalls e-tron SUVs over brake-assistance defect
Audi was reported to be recalling 2,303 e-tron electric SUVs globally because a manufacturing defect could cause corrosion and failure in brake-booster components, potentially resulting in loss of brake assistance. Audi said it would notify affected owners and dealers and inspect and replace the relevant parts free of charge.
2021
Audi wins 2021 Ask Afrika Orange Index automotive category
Audi was announced as the overall winner in the automotive category of the 2021 Ask Afrika Orange Index Awards.
2021
South Korea vehicle recall for defective parts
A South Korean transport ministry announcement covered a voluntary recall by six automakers affecting almost 49,000 vehicles because of faulty parts. The article identifies BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Hyundai Motor and Suzuki MAN Truck & Bus Korea among the brands involved; repairs or replacements were offered free of charge.
2021
Audi recalls 527 vehicles in Russia over possible airbag impairment
Volkswagen Group Rus, Audi's official representative in Russia, announced a recall of 527 Audi A4, A6, A8 and TT vehicles sold in 1996–2000. The reason cited was possible impairment of airbag function; the driver's airbag module will be checked and its gas generator replaced if necessary, with repairs free to owners.
2021
Audi announces plan for e-tron S models to enter the US market
Audi planned to bring the e-tron S and e-tron S Sportback to the US market in the fall; the source describes this as a plan, not a completed market entry.
2021
Audi introduces three electric SUVs in India
Audi introduced the e-tron 50, e-tron 55 and e-tron Sportback 55 in the Indian market and announced their starting prices.
2021
Volkswagen and Audi face data-breach class action
A California consumer filed a class action in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey against Volkswagen AG’s U.S. entity and its Audi brand, alleging that hackers compromised consumers’ personal information in a data breach. The suit alleges that the automakers did not adequately safeguard consumer data; the source does not report a court determination.
2021
Audi Ballina launches connected-car products
Audi Ballina launched the Audi DataPlug and Audi Connect Plug & Play App for Audi drivers. The DataPlug and app enable vehicles released from 2008 onward to connect with smartphones and provide features including trip logging and fuel-cost tracking.
2021
Audi e-tron receives substantial discounts in China
The article reports that the domestically produced Audi e-tron has about RMB 60,000 in current dealer-end discounts, bringing its overall reduction relative to the imported version to more than RMB 200,000.
2021
Audi plans to stop introducing new combustion-engine models from 2026
The report says Audi plans to stop introducing new combustion-engine models from 2026 and redirect development resources to electric vehicles.