Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron recalls and safety
3 recalls · crash ratings 2024-2026 · 10 owner complaints
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recalls
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The Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron has 3 recalls covering 75,301 vehicles as reported; model year 2025 is covered by the most (2). The 2026 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 6 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
3
Most for 2025: 2
Units affected
75K
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2026
Complaints, 12 mo
6
+200.0% 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
3 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 | |||
| 2025 | SUV · AWD | 11.3% risk | |||
| 2024 | SUV · AWD | 11.3% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
6 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system4
- Unknown or other2
- Engine1
- Forward collision avoidance1
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Power train1
- Service brakes1
- Complaints
- 10
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 0
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron by component
- Electrical system1 · 14K units
- Seat belts1 · 1,042 units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 60K units
Audi Q4 Sportback 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 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2026 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2026 Audi Q4 Sportback 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 Sportback E-Tron have?
3 recalls cover the Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron, for 75,301 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (1 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2026 Audi Q4 Sportback 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 Sportback E-Tron?
Electrical system: named in 4 of the 10 safety complaints about the Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron, then unknown or other (2). 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.