Like many other manufacturers and other sectors of the industry, we are experiencing some supply chain issues and a few of our components are in short supply, in particular those relating to semiconductor chips, which have reduced our production capacity and restricted certain product specifications. This means that delivery times for some of our models are taking a little longer than we would normally expect.
Our aim is to limit the impact on our customers. Please keep in contact with your local Audi Dealership to evaluate alternative options available for you to purchase through our readily available stock, or extend your Audi Freeway Plan until the time is right for a new vehicle purchase that suits your requirements.
Frequently asked questions – FAQ
<p>It may be due to a shortage of semiconductors or microchips. Other reasons may include delays in the supply chains, resulting in production bottlenecks within the supplier industry and vehicle production. We encourage you to contact your Audi retail partner for further information.</p>
<div id="cd6d5344-c2cd-4b03-81f6-7e67de98567b__panel" class="auir-611444a-StyledSectionPanel-auir-611444a-uviw1l gqhtzm"> <div class="auir-611444a-StyledSectionPanelContent-auir-611444a-12vhfhp kTRbDi"> <p class="auir-611444a-StyledText-auir-611444a-1i3s23y djZeqm">The demand for semiconductors is currently rising at a faster rate than chip manufacturers can increase their capacities. Due to advancing digitalisation, more and more of these components are needed in the automotive industry and almost all sectors. Local events and temporary factory shutdowns have exacerbated the situation, which has led to production downtimes among chip manufacturers.</p> </div> </div>
<div id="e46520fa-1647-4ae6-96f4-f057a923e79a__panel" class="auir-611444a-StyledSectionPanel-auir-611444a-uviw1l gqhtzm"> <div class="auir-611444a-StyledSectionPanelContent-auir-611444a-12vhfhp kTRbDi"> <p class="auir-611444a-StyledText-auir-611444a-1i3s23y djZeqm">Semiconductors are the main component of microchips, and among other things, they are used in the automotive industry to network vehicle functions within control units. Not only do they enable driver assistance and safety systems, but they also serve simple comfort functions such as window regulators or electric sunroofs. Additionally, they are essential for the car to communicate with its environment, for example, by receiving weather and traffic data.</p> <p class="auir-611444a-StyledText-auir-611444a-1i3s23y djZeqm"><br></p> <p class="auir-611444a-StyledText-auir-611444a-1i3s23y djZeqm">An Audi RS e-tron GT* has approximately 10,000 semiconductors installed in it. If a shortage of certain semiconductors occurs, individual features or complete configuration packages in a vehicle may be affected and cannot be produced. This significantly increases the delivery time.</p> <p class="auir-611444a-StyledText-auir-611444a-1i3s23y djZeqm"><br></p> <p class="auir-611444a-StyledText-auir-611444a-1i3s23y djZeqm">*Power combined in kWh/100 km: 20.2-19.3 (NEDC); 22.6-20.6 (WLTP); CO₂ emissions combined in g/km: 0. Information on fuel/electricity consumption and CO₂ emissions in ranges depending on the equipment and accessories of the car.</p> </div> </div>
<div id="2bf12b5d-291a-4275-acf2-f59781b51d95__panel" class="auir-611444a-StyledSectionPanel-auir-611444a-uviw1l gqhtzm"> <div class="auir-611444a-StyledSectionPanelContent-auir-611444a-12vhfhp kTRbDi"> <p class="auir-611444a-StyledText-auir-611444a-1i3s23y djZeqm">The technically demanding vehicle components require specifically field-tested semiconductors. They are usually highly complex and, in some cases, require around 600 individual manufacturing steps. Worldwide, only a handful of manufacturing companies meet car manufacturers' high-quality standards and safety requirements.</p> </div> </div>
<div id="e1af969c-071b-456b-9420-1aae8c0e6e26__panel" class="auir-611444a-StyledSectionPanel-auir-611444a-uviw1l gqhtzm"> <div class="auir-611444a-StyledSectionPanelContent-auir-611444a-12vhfhp kTRbDi"> <p class="auir-611444a-StyledText-auir-611444a-1i3s23y djZeqm">Where individual features are (temporarily) unavailable due to the shortage of semiconductors, the range of features and affected configuration packages will be adjusted by Audi as quickly as possible. This will be done, for example, by setting up alternative configuration packages. Your Audi retail partner would be informed promptly and can then make adjustments to your existing order so that faster assembly and shorter delivery times will be possible.</p> </div> </div>
<div id="68601761-4268-4fea-b154-69239b41db4c__panel" class="auir-611444a-StyledSectionPanel-auir-611444a-uviw1l gqhtzm"> <div class="auir-611444a-StyledSectionPanelContent-auir-611444a-12vhfhp kTRbDi"> <p class="auir-611444a-StyledText-auir-611444a-1i3s23y djZeqm">If you have any questions about replacement mobilisation within the framework of delivery date management, please get in touch with your Audi retail partner. They will check to what extent a replacement vehicle, rental car or the extension of an existing leasing contract may be offered.</p> </div> </div>
<div id="a57637df-f839-4330-9697-9205a83e29d9__panel" class="auir-611444a-StyledSectionPanel-auir-611444a-uviw1l gqhtzm"> <div class="auir-611444a-StyledSectionPanelContent-auir-611444a-12vhfhp kTRbDi"> <p class="auir-611444a-StyledText-auir-611444a-1i3s23y djZeqm">Your Audi retail partner will be pleased to answer any specific questions you may have.</p> </div> </div>
