Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published April 15, 2026
Audi E-TRON Sportback (2020) Recall: Brake Pedal Detachment Risk
Audi is recalling 2020 E-TRON Sportback vehicles with a risk of brake pedal detachment causing loss of braking function and potential crashes. Owners must have their vehicles inspected by dealers for free.
Audi is recalling certain 2020 E-TRON Sportback vehicles due to a potential brake pedal detachment hazard. If the brake pedal detaches, it could cause loss of braking function and increase crash risk. This recall is for vehicles manufactured between 2020 and 2023. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79223-audi-e-tron-sportback-2020-recall-brake-pedal-detachment-risk.
“Audi E-TRON Sportback (2020) Recall: Brake Pedal Detachment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79223-audi-e-tron-sportback-2020-recall-brake-pedal-detachment-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #26V240000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V240000).
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain Audi E-Tron and Q8 E-Tron vehicles due to a brake pedal detachment hazard that increases the risk of a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall was announced on April 15, 2026.
How to tell if you have it
Audi E-Tron Quattro, 2021-2023
Audi E-Tron Sportback, 2020-2023
Audi Q8 E-Tron, 2024
Audi Q8 Sportback E-Tron, 2024
Audi SQ8 E-Tron, 2024
Audi SQ8 Sportback E-Tron, 2024
What to do
Dealers will inspect and tighten the pushrod screw joint as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 28, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
The hazard
The fastener connecting the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, causing the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster. This can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has 276 other recalls on record since 2014-10-20. Other recent recalls of similar products include Ford 2025 Transit: Brake Failure Risk - Recall 26C07 (2026-02-17), Aston Martin DBX707 (2025) Suspension Recall: Risk of Loss of Vehicle Control (2026-03-30), and Chrysler Pacifica 2025: Electronic Stability Control Risk - Recall (2026-09-01).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2020 Audi E-TRON Sportback. The recall covers vehicles manufactured between 2020 and 2023. This recall was announced on April 28, 2026.
Brand
Audi
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Audi Customer Service
Call 1-800-253-2834 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a free inspection.
Have Vehicle Inspected by Dealer
Dealers will inspect and tighten the pushrod screw joint as necessary at no cost.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and tighten the pushrod screw joint as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 28, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46P7. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V621. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 17, 2026.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 13 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Audi
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V240000 — Audi E-TRON Sportback (2020) Recall: Brake Pedal Detachment Risk
Hello,
I own a Audi E-TRON Sportback (2020) Recall: Brake Pedal Detachment Risk that is covered by recall 26V240000 from Audi.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and tighten the pushrod screw joint as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 28, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46P7. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V621. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 17, 2026.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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