2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (10) · Tires (2) · Power Train (2)
Safety recalls (4)
Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery 2026-10-21 · campaign 26V698000 · 9,048 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail and cause a fire.
Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% capacity until the repair has been completed. The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed December 18, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 93SK. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on N
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2025-02-28 · campaign 25V125000 · 13,769 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 AUDI Q4 E-Tron SUV, AUDI Q4 E-Tron Sportback, and 2024 ID.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. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 20, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93CJ. Audi's number for this recall is 93FR.
Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software 2024-05-22 · campaign 24V361000 · 17,797 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Q4 E-TRON and Q4 E-TRON Sportback vehicles. 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. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 941L.
Electrical System:propulsion System:charging:cable/Cord:onboard 2023-12-13 · campaign 23V842000 · 93,196 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles. 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. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U6 and 93U8.
Service bulletins (756)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2083409_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2052680_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
Power Train 2026-09-23 · TSB_2074899_6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin prolvides information when there are clacking noises during load changes/when changing direction.
Steering 2026-09-22 · TSB_2074846_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
Visibility/Wiper 2026-09-22 · TSB_2020552_15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.
Structure:body 2026-09-18 · TSB_2078648_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel.
Showing the 6 most recent of 756 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-19 · Electrical System“within the first 6 months of owning the car my 2024 audi q4 e-tron premium door handle lock - unlock would not work and the car would intermittently not start. the dealership service replaced the 12-volt battery which has corrected the door handle lock-unlock issue; however, it has not corrected the no start problem. if i exit and enter the car mu…”
2026-08-10 · Electrical System“the high-voltage charging system has repeatedly malfunctioned. the vehicle intermittently displays a "charging system malfunction" warning and a message that only ac charging is possible, the charge-port indicator blinks green and then red, and the vehicle cannot be reliably charged. the vehicle and the affected charging components are available fo…”
2026-05-10 · Service Brakes“on three occasions, while in regenerative braking mode, my car failed to engage the brakes at low speeds. after pressing on the brake pedal for several seconds with no response, the wheels then locked completely - but only after the car had traveled had traveled around 30 feet. the dealer has inspected the car and has not been able to replicate the…”
2026-04-07 · Power Train“my audi q4 etron has had this issue since it was new. the car has a sensor as part of the drivers seat. once you sit in the seat the car turn on and you can start driving. the problem is if you make any movements, like turn to look back while your backing the car up or you reach over to pick up something off the passenger front seat the car wil…”
2026-03-24 · Steering“on march 20, 2026, while my 2022 audi q4 e-tron (vin: [xxx] ) was parked in my private garage at approximately 98% battery charge, i attempted to start the vehicle and experienced a complete electrical system failure. all electronic systems failed simultaneously, including: brake system (brake system failure warning displayed), parking brake sensor…”
2026-02-15 · Power Train“i am filing this complaint due to ongoing electronic and drivetrain malfunctions that may impact safe vehicle operation. awd system malfunction (primary safety concern) the vehicle repeatedly displays four-wheel drive system malfunction warnings. i have brought the vehicle to the dealership three times for this same issue. the malfunction continu…”
2026-01-30 · Unknown Or Other“at least a dozen times, while accelerating from a complete stop, the car has experienced sudden unintended very hard braking without driver input. after very hard brake, car falls out of gear and needs to be restarted and put back in gear. -in clear, dry, temperate weather -day and night -in drive and reverse -while accelerator engaged -not touchi…”
2025-12-18 · Electrical System“car had electrical malfunction warning please contact costumer support and car died and zero damage to the body or the car. but the side air bags faulty went off. this car had a prior recall on file for same issues of car dying off and clerical problems. i got this car in september 2025 and had issue with it within the second month of having this …”
2025-12-17 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings · 💥 crash“i was stopped in line at a drive through. the car started rolling (electric cars should not do that) so i tapped the brakes. the car started accelerating and i started braking hard and the car just sped up. auto braking and collision warning did not kick in. the car slammed into the car parked in front of me and drove it forward about 10 feet. the …”
2025-12-07 · Unknown Or Other“when vehicle is energized and in neutral "gear" the vehicle makes no sound. i understand that federal safety standards indicate that when in this status, the vehicle should generate a sound so pedestrians can hear it. the vehicle does not generate a vehicle sound malfunction alert when this occurs (and it should). this condition is reproducible a…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.