7
recalls
The Audi Q4 E-Tron has 7 recalls covering 194,125 vehicles as reported; model year 2023 is covered by the most (5). The 2026 Audi Q4 E-Tron earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 22 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; electrical system is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 10, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
7
Most for 2023: 5
Units affected
194K
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2026
Complaints, 12 mo
22
+22.2% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
6 rated versions, model years 2024 to 2026
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SUV · AWD | 11.3% risk | |||
| 2026 | SUV · RWD | Not rated | Not rated11.3% risk | ||
| 2025 | SUV · AWD | 11.3% risk | |||
| 2025 | SUV · RWD | Not rated | Not rated11.3% risk | ||
| 2024 | SUV · AWD | 11.3% risk | |||
| 2024 | SUV · RWD | Not rated | Not rated11.3% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Audi Q4 E-Tron, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
22 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system30
- Forward collision avoidance8
- Service brakes8
- Vehicle speed control7
- Steering4
- Tires4
- Unknown or other4
- Complaints
- 46
- Crashes reported
- 8
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 4
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Audi Q4 E-Tron by component
- Electrical system2 · 107K units
- Air bags1 · 5,224 units
- Back over prevention1 · 2,607 units
- Exterior lighting1 · 18K units
- Seat belts1 · 1,042 units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 60K units
Audi Q4 E-Tron recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2025 | Audi A5, A6 Sportback E-TRON, Q4 E-TRON, Q4 Sportback E-TRON and 4 more (2025-2026): Seat beltsNo. 25V638000 | Crash risk | 1,042 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Audi Q4 E-TRON, Q4 Sportback E-TRON; Volkswagen ID.4 (2024-2025): Electrical systemNo. 25V125000 | Crash risk | 13,769 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Audi Q4 E-TRON, Q4 Sportback E-TRON; Volkswagen ID.4 (2021-2023): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 25V120000 | Crash risk | 60,490 |
| May 22, 2024 | Audi Q4 E-TRON (2022-2024): Exterior lightingNo. 24V361000 | Crash risk | 17,797 |
| Dec 13, 2023 | Audi A7, A8, E-TRON, E-TRON GT and 3 more (2019-2024): Electrical systemNo. 23V842000 | Fire | 93,196 |
| Mar 22, 2023 | Audi Q4 E-TRON (2022-2023): Air bagsNo. 23V189000 | Crash risk | 5,224 |
| Nov 2, 2022 | Audi A3, Q4 E-TRON, RS 3, S3 and 3 more (2022-2023): Back over preventionNo. 22V823000 | Crash risk | 2,607 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2026 Audi Q4 E-Tron recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2026 Audi Q4 E-Tron. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Audi Q4 E-Tron have?
7 recalls cover the Audi Q4 E-Tron, for 194,125 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (2 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2026 Audi Q4 E-Tron?
5 of 5 stars overall (SUV): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 11.3% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Audi Q4 E-Tron?
Electrical system: named in 30 of the 46 safety complaints about the Audi Q4 E-Tron, then forward collision avoidance (8). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.