Audi is recalling certain 2024 and 2025 Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron vehicles because the high voltage battery may fail, which can cause a fire. Until a permanent fix is ready, owners are advised to limit charging to 80% capacity. Interim notification letters are expected to be mailed on December 18, 2026. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1702112-audi-q4-e-tron-2025-recall-electrical-system.
“Audi Q4 E-Tron Recall: High Voltage Battery Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 24, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1702112-audi-q4-e-tron-2025-recall-electrical-system. Based on NHTSA recall #26V698000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V698000).
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2024-2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron vehicles due to a potential high-voltage battery failure that can cause a fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on October 21, 2026. Owners are advised to charge their vehicles to no more than 80% capacity until repairs are completed.
How to tell if you have it
Audi Q4 E-Tron, 2024-2025
Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron, 2024-2025
What to do
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.
The hazard
The high voltage battery may fail and cause a fire, which increases the risk of injury. NHTSA has received 22 owner complaints for the 2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron, including two reports of injuries and one crash, as well as five complaints for the 2024 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron and three for the 2025 model.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has 277 other recalls on record since October 20, 2014. Other recent recalls include a September 30, 2026 battery fire risk recall for the Volkswagen ID.4 and a September 10, 2026 engine stall recall for the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan. Similar product recalls include a December 19, 2025 battery fire risk recall for the Mercedes-Benz EQB, a June 2, 2026 electrical system fire risk recall for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC, and a January 2, 2026 high-voltage battery fire risk recall for the 2025 Volvo EX30.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2024-2025 Q4 E-Tron or Q4 Sportback E-Tron. You can verify if your specific VIN is included by searching on NHTSA.gov, where the list became searchable on October 23, 2026.
Brand
Audi
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Limit Charging Capacity
Charge your vehicle to a maximum of 80% capacity until the repair is completed.
Wait For Notification
Expect an interim letter notifying you of the safety risk to be mailed on December 18, 2026.
December 18, 2026
Contact Audi Service
Call Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 with recall number 93SK for more information.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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 NHTSA.gov on October 23, 2026.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
GovInfoNow listed this recall 3 days after the agency date.
1NHTSA received the defect report
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