2021-2024 Audi e-tron Charge Handle Release Problems
This manufacturer communication details various issues affecting 2021-2024 Audi models, including the Audi e-tron. Key problems addressed include the charge handle not releasing, the vehicle not charging, and other diagnostic trouble codes like P089200 and U060B00.
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- Audi A5
- 2023–2024
- Audi A6
- 2021–2024
- Audi A7
- 2021–2024
- Audi e-tron
- 2021, 2023
- Audi Q3
- 2021–2024
- Audi Q5
- 2021–2024
- Audi Q5 e
- 2024
- Audi Q7
- 2021–2024
- Audi Q8
- 2021–2024
- Audi S4
- 2021–2023
- Audi S5
- 2021–2023
- Audi SQ5
- 2021–2024
- Audi SQ7
- 2023–2024
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Overview of Audi Technical Service Bulletin
This manufacturer communication, identified by NHTSA ID 10253336, details a range of potential issues affecting various 2021-2024 Audi models, including the Audi e-tron. It serves as a comprehensive bulletin for technicians, outlining diverse symptoms from charging malfunctions to engine and airbag warnings. Owners experiencing any of the described problems, such as an Audi e-tron charge handle doesn't release, should be aware that their dealership has access to this information for diagnostic and repair guidance.
Symptoms and Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
This bulletin highlights several distinct symptoms and associated diagnostic trouble codes that owners might encounter:
- Charging System Issues:
- "charge handle doesn't release"
- "vehicle will not charge"
- Air Suspension Warning:
- "Air suspension warning" with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P089200.
- Engine Performance Concerns:
- "P008700 - low fuel pressure"
- "P042000: Catalyst System,Bank1 Efficiency Below"
- "U060B00 - no com to G31 boost pressure sensor"
- Airbag System Faults:
- "Airbag light on" with DTCs B101704 and B103604.
- Interior and Exterior Noises/Intrusion:
- "Noise from front door trim panel while driving"
- "Corrosion on wheelhouse cover plate"
- "Water intrusion from sunroof"
- "Wind noise from front doors at highway speeds"
Detailed Diagnostic Trouble Codes
| Code | Description | Module / System |
|---|---|---|
| P089200 | Air suspension warning | Air Suspension System |
| P008700 | Low fuel pressure | Engine Control Module (ECM) |
| P042000 | Catalyst System, Bank1 Efficiency Below | Engine Control Module (ECM) |
| U060B00 | No communication to G31 boost pressure sensor | Engine Control Module (ECM) / Boost Pressure Sensor |
| B101704 | Airbag light on | Airbag System |
| B103604 | Airbag light on | Airbag System |
What to Do If You Experience These Issues
If you own a 2021-2024 Audi model, particularly an Audi e-tron, and are experiencing any of the symptoms listed, such as the Audi e-tron charge handle doesn't release, it is recommended to contact your authorized Audi dealership. Provide them with the specific symptoms you are observing and mention that a manufacturer communication (NHTSA ID 10253336) exists that addresses these various concerns. The dealership technicians can use this bulletin to properly diagnose and address the underlying causes of these issues.
Source: NHTSA ID: 10253336
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is NHTSA ID 10253336 about?
- NHTSA ID 10253336 is a manufacturer communication from Audi that outlines various potential issues and associated diagnostic trouble codes affecting 2021-2024 Audi models, including the e-tron.
- Which Audi models are affected by the issues described in this communication?
- This communication applies to a wide range of 2021-2024 Audi models, including the e-tron, Q3, Q5, Q5 e, Q7, Q8, A5, A6, A7, S4, S5, SQ5, and SQ7. A full list is available in the document.
- What should I do if my Audi e-tron charge handle doesn't release or my vehicle won't charge?
- If your Audi e-tron charge handle doesn't release or your vehicle won't charge, you should contact your authorized Audi dealership. They can use the manufacturer communication (NHTSA ID 10253336) to diagnose and resolve the issue.
- Are there specific diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) mentioned for these problems?
- Yes, the communication mentions several DTCs, including P089200 for an "Air suspension warning," P008700 for "low fuel pressure," P042000 for "Catalyst System,Bank1 Efficiency Below," U060B00 for "no com to G31 boost pressure sensor," and B101704/B103604 if the "Airbag light on."
- Can this communication help if I have wind noise from my front doors or water intrusion from the sunroof?
- Yes, this manufacturer communication also lists "Noise from front door trim panel while driving," "Water intrusion from sunroof," and "Wind noise from front doors at highway speeds" as potential issues, indicating that Audi dealerships have guidance on these problems.
Autres révisions de ce TSB
- 2021-2025 Audi Fuel System DTCs P014800 and P008700P008700
- 2023-2025 Audi Q8 Fuel Delivery Error TSB 2079461/2P008700
- 2020-2025 Audi Fuel System DTC P014800 P008700 TSBP008700
- 2022-2025 Audi Q5 MIL On with DTC U060B00U060B00
- 2022-2024 Audi A4/A5 DTC P008700 P014800 Stored in ECMP008700
- 2022-2024 Audi A4/A5 P008700 P014800 DTC TSBP008700
- 2021-2025 Audi Multi-Model Technical Analysis ListB101704, B103604
- 2022-2024 Audi Q5/SQ5 MIL On with DTC U060B00U060B00
What Audi e-tron owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 5 model years.
- 158
- Owner complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 1,706
- Service bulletins
- 7
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
The 2022 model year
31 complaints, the 3rd most of 5 model years on file. Owners reported 1 crash, 2 fires and 2 injuries for this year, which also has 6 recalls on file.
Complaints by model year
| 2019 | 84 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 36 | |
| 2022 | 31 | |
| 2023 | 6 |
Most-reported systems
- Electrical System — 81
- Power Train — 24
- Engine — 23
- Fuel/Propulsion System — 18
- Service Brakes — 18
Latest recalls for the 2022 model year
- 26V240000 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic (Apr 2026)
- 25V900000 — Back Over Prevention (Dec 2025)
- 23V867000 — Electrical System (Dec 2023)
Recent owner reports
While driving, the vehicle displayed three simultaneous warnings — “Drive system malfunction, safely stop vehicle,” “Electrical system malfunction, restart not possible, contact service,” and “All-wheel drive malfunction, limited stability” — and lost…
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Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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