Audi Q4 E-Tron Recalls (2022-2026)

What recalls does the Audi Q4 E-Tron have?

• 2025 Volkswagen GTI Seat Belt Retractor Recall (25V638)
  September 24, 2025 · 1,042 vehicles · Seat Belts

  The torsion bar in one or both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.

  Risk: In a crash, a damaged torsion bar in a retractor could fail. If this happens, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace one or both front seat belts, free of charge.

• 2024-2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron Dc and Dc Converter Recall (25V125)
  February 28, 2025 · 13,769 vehicles · EV and Hybrid Battery

  4 vehicles. The on-board charger (OCDC) may fail and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.

  Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the OCDC, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Antilock Brake Control Module Recall (25V120)
  February 27, 2025 · 60,490 vehicles · Brakes

  4, 2022-2023 Audi Q4 e-Tron, and Q4 e-Tron Sportback vehicles. The instrument panel may not properly display the transmission gear lever indicator.

  Risk: Failure to display the gear position may result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the brake control unit software, free of charge.

• 2022-2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron Lighting Control Module Software Recall (24V361)
  May 22, 2024 · 17,797 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  The incorrect headlight control module software may have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

  Risk: Incorrect headlight control module software may cause the parking lights not to operate as intended when the headlights are turned on and the turn signals are activated, which can reduce vehicle visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the headlight control module with a new data set, free of charge.

• 2022-2024 Audi RS E-Tron GT Electrical Onboard Recall (23V842)
  December 13, 2023 · 93,196 vehicles · EV and Hybrid Battery

  When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.

  Risk: An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations.

• 2022-2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron Air Bag Recall (23V189)
  March 22, 2023 · 5,224 vehicles · Air Bags

  During deployment, the head curtain air bag could deform the door seal and expose the metal inlay within the seal, which could tear the air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

  Risk: In the event of a crash, a torn air bag cannot protect occupants as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will install cloth tape in the driver and front passenger B-pillar area, free of charge.

• 2022 Volkswagen Golf R Backup Camera Display Recall (22V823)
  November 2, 2022 · 2,607 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

  Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge.

Which Q4 E-Tron parts are recalled most?

Which Q4 E-Tron model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my Q4 E-Tron for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 7 Audi Q4 E-Tron campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Audi dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are Q4 E-Tron owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

On 7/17/2024 at 11:39am at Bakersfield, CA.when weather temperature was in the 100s , when turn ignition on, lights on temperature control module (A/C, Heating) and emergency light switch started flashing unstoppable. I sent the video tu Audi of America and Audi of Bakersfield, CA.

2023 AUDI Q4 E-Tron owner, Electrical System, NHTSA complaint 11647884

I purchased the Audi Q4 Etron new. The issue that I'm bring up is 'self-acceleration' I had the intial incident 10/2025 where the car self accelerated (Audi Case open) but can't reproduce which almost pin a kid between my vehicle and another vehicle. I was able to react quickly to prevent a death.

2023 AUDI Q4 E-Tron owner, Vehicle Speed Control, NHTSA complaint 11704429

The contact owns a 2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced several electrical failures and would not immediately start on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed software updates but the failures continued to occur. Later, while driving the vehicle had randomly shut off.

2024 AUDI Q4 E-Tron owner, Electrical System, NHTSA complaint 11634912

Can a recall make your Q4 E-Tron a lemon in California?

Owners of a Audi Q4 E-Tron often ask whether these recalls mean their vehicle qualifies under California's lemon law. Not by themselves. The question is whether a covered defect keeps coming back, or keeps the vehicle at the dealer, after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

2 involve the engine, transmission or high-voltage battery, the kinds of repairs that often take several visits or weeks of downtime.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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Other Audi models with recalls

• A3: 8 recalls
• A4: 7 recalls
• A4 Allroad: 3 recalls
• A5: 9 recalls
• A5 Cabriolet: 4 recalls
• A6: 14 recalls
• A6 Allroad: 9 recalls
• A6 Sportback E-Tron: 2 recalls
• A7: 13 recalls
• A7 E: 1 recall
• A8: 12 recalls
• E Tron GT: 1 recall
• E-Tron: 11 recalls
• E-Tron GT: 14 recalls
• E-Tron Quattro: 1 recall
• E-Tron Sportback: 2 recalls
• Q3: 10 recalls
• Q4 E-Tron: 7 recalls
• Q4 Sportback E-Tron: 3 recalls
• Q5: 12 recalls
• Q5 Sportback: 6 recalls
• Q6 E-Tron: 3 recalls
• Q6 Sportback E-Tron: 1 recall
• Q7: 14 recalls
• Q8: 12 recalls
• Q8 E-Tron: 1 recall
• Q8 Sportback E-Tron: 2 recalls
• R8: 1 recall
• RS 3: 3 recalls
• RS 5: 7 recalls
• RS 6 Avant: 14 recalls
• RS 7: 13 recalls
• RS E-Tron GT: 8 recalls
• RS Q8: 12 recalls
• S3: 8 recalls
• S4: 5 recalls
• S5: 10 recalls
• S5 Cabriolet: 5 recalls
• S6: 11 recalls
• S6 Sportback E-Tron: 2 recalls
• S7: 10 recalls
• S8: 10 recalls
• SQ5: 7 recalls
• SQ5 Sportback: 1 recall
• SQ6 E-Tron: 1 recall
• SQ6 Sportback E-Tron: 3 recalls
• SQ7: 11 recalls
• SQ8: 10 recalls
• SQ8 E-Tron: 1 recall
• SQ8 Sportback E-Tron: 1 recall
• TT: 1 recall

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