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🧸 Product FR August 27, 2021

audi — e-tron gt, rs e-tron gt voiture de tourisme

en raison d’un défaut de logiciel, il peut y avoir une perte sporadique de performance pendant la conduite et la réponse à la pression sur la pédale d’accélérateur peut être entravée.

Audi e-tron GT, RS e-tron GT passenger cars may sporadically lose power while driving due to a software fault, which could delay acceleration response.
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120 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 16, 2026
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What is this? This is about some Audi e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT cars. A software problem may cause the car to lose power while driving.

What's happening? The car’s computer may not respond well to pressing the gas pedal. This could make the car slow down suddenly.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive one of these Audi cars in France, this problem could affect you.

What should I do? Take your car to an Audi dealer right away. Ask your dealer or a mechanic for help before driving.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
audi
Agency-published detail

Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · en raison d’un défaut de logiciel, il peut y avoir une perte sporadique de performance pendant la conduite et la réponse à la pression sur la pédale d’accélérateur peut être entravée.

First published
August 27, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48579/rapex

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
audi — e-tron gt, rs e-tron gt voiture de tourisme. Audi e-tron GT, RS e-tron GT passenger cars may sporadically lose power while driving due to a software fault, which could delay acceleration response.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 27, 2021 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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