Audi e-tron GT J1

Dual-motor setup with 390 kW on the J1 platform (Porsche Taycan). Two-speed gearbox at the rear axle for high top speed. 800V architecture supports fast charging at up to 270 kW.

• !! Recall: Short Circuit in Battery Modules (J1 Platform)

  Possible short circuits in battery modules can lead to overheating and vehicle fire. Affects e-tron GT models MY 2020–2024, approx. 7,176 vehicles in Germany. Software update for early detection.

  Symptoms: No typical prior warning symptoms; occasionally battery fault messages. Audi recommends charge limit of 80% as an immediate measure.
  0–0 $
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• !! Recall: Cracks in Front Brake Hoses

  Front brake hoses can fracture and lose brake fluid, causing failure of the front brake circuit. Affects e-tron GT MY 2020–2024, around 7,176 vehicles in Germany.

  Symptoms: Extended stopping distance, pressure loss in brake pedal, visible brake fluid loss.
  0–0 $
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• !! MMI System Crashes and Infotainment Failures from 20,000 km

  The MMI system freezes or crashes, sometimes with a blue screen. Mainly reported on MY 2022–2023. Restarting helps temporarily; the problem recurs. Reversing camera fails when reverse is engaged.

  Symptoms: Display stays black or freezes, touchscreen unresponsive, navigation failure, reversing camera shows no image when reverse is engaged.
  300–1,500 $
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Permanent magnet synchronous motor (PSM) with 142 kW at the rear axle of the J1 platform with two-speed gearbox. Technically very refined and long-lived. Early production (pre-2021) had seal defects on the rear motor; 2023/2024 recall affects some model years due to high-voltage battery cell defects.

• !! Recall: Short Circuit in Battery Modules

  As the entry variant on the J1 platform, the 142 kW rear motor shares the battery architecture with the more powerful variants. Possible short circuits in HV modules, MY 2020–2024 affected.

  Symptoms: No clear driver warning symptoms; rare battery fault messages. Charge limit at 80% as a precaution.
  0–0 $
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• !! Recall: Cracks in Front Brake Hoses

  Identical to the more powerful GT variants: front brake hoses can fracture. The entry version is part of the same recall for all e-tron GT MY 2020–2024.

  Symptoms: Extended stopping distances, pressure loss in brake pedal, brake fluid leaking.
  0–0 $
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• !! Rear Axle Electric Motor Oil Seal Defective from 60,000 km

  Gearbox oil enters the electric motor through a defective seal. Audi modified the seals from mid-2020. Older vehicles (2018–2020) frequently affected. Motor replacement often necessary (no exchange unit available).

  Symptoms: Faint noise at low speed, rear axle electrical fault, power reduction
  5,000–15,000 $
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Performance dual-motor with 475 kW on the J1 platform. RS version of the e-tron GT with Launch Control up to 646 PS (overboost). Brutal acceleration under 3.3 seconds to 100 km/h.

• !! Recall: Short Circuit in Battery Modules (RS e-tron GT)

  Identical issue to the e-tron GT quattro: possible short circuits in battery modules with fire risk. RS e-tron GT MY 2020–2024 affected. Software update for monitoring installed.

  Symptoms: No direct driver warning symptoms; occasionally battery fault messages. Audi recommends charge limit of 80%.
  0–0 $
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• !! Recall: Cracks in Front Brake Hoses (RS)

  Same as e-tron GT quattro: front brake hoses can fracture and disable the brake circuit. RS e-tron GT 2020–2024 affected, worldwide recall covering approx. 185,000 J1 vehicles including Taycan.

  Symptoms: Extended stopping distance, pressure loss at brake pedal, fluid loss under the vehicle.
  0–0 $
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• !! MMI Crashes and Infotainment Failures from 20,000 km

  The MMI freezes, crashes or boots into engineering mode. Particularly frequently reported on 2022 models. Dealer updates only help temporarily; the problem recurs.

  Symptoms: Black or frozen display, no navigation, reversing camera fails, occasional Bluetooth dropouts.
  300–1,500 $
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