Every 2022 Audi Q4 e-tron recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Power Train · NHTSA 25V120000
Feb 27, 2025Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 ID.4, 2022-2023 Audi Q4 e-Tron, and Q4 e-Tron Sportback vehicles. The instrument panel may not properly display the transmission gear lever indicator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."
- Risk
- Failure to display the gear position may result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the brake control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 14, 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 97H3. Audi's number for this recall is 454R.
Full recall details for 25V120000 →Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 24V361000
May 22, 2024Exterior Lighting:Lighting Control Module:Software
- Problem
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V361000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 23V842000
Dec 13, 2023Electrical System:Propulsion System:Charging:Cable/Cord:Onboard
- Problem
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V842000 →Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 22V823000
Feb 11, 2022Back Over Prevention:Display Function
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8, Audi S3, RS3 Sedan, Q4 E-Tron SUV, A3 Sedan, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI, and ID4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners February 14, 2023. Volkswagen owners will receive an owner notification letter once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91EK and (Audi) 91EL.
Full recall details for 22V823000 →
2022 Audi Q4 e-tron complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Audi Q4 e-tron, reporting 4 crashes, 2 injuries. Audi has issued at least 824 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System5
- Forward Collision Avoidance3
- Vehicle Speed Control3
- Unknown Or Other2
- Back Over Prevention1
- Engine1
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (323)
- Unknown Or Other (145)
- Equipment (123)
- Structure (90)
- Service Brakes (30)
- Suspension (28)
Read Audi Q4 e-tron owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Audi Q4 e-tron. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“As I was coasting into a parking space perpendicular to a curb, sidewalk, and store fronts, about a foot from the curb, the engine ROARED and rapidly accelerated. I removed my foot from the pedal and crashed into a pole supporting the canopy over the sidewalk.”
2022 AUDI Q4 E-TRONDec 18, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11631328
Injury reportedCrash
“I was hit by a large truck on the driver side as I was in the right lane catching up to a safe speed. The hit spun the car around at least 180 degrees. Due to the massive pain I couldn't move. The car just shut off completely to include all functions.”
2022 AUDI Q4 E-TRON SPORTBACKJan 20, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11566719
“The trunk power liftgate is often falsely activated by the foot-activated sensor. Even when your feet are not moving, if they are anywhere near the sensor it can set it off. This causes the hatch to close on you when you're standing under it with no way to stop it.”
2022 AUDI Q4 E-TRONOct 18, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11620660
Crash
“My wife was involved in an accident with her Audi Q4 E-Tron on Monday, August 7, 2023 at approximately noon. She was driving into Boulder to pick up our granddaughter from an art camp in Table Mesa.”
2022 AUDI Q4 E-TRON SPORTBACKNov 8, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11554255
“About 50 to 65% of the time when I put the car in reverse, the rear facing camera does not work. There is only black showing where the rear image should appear.”
2022 AUDI Q4 E-TRON SPORTBACKJun 29, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11529543
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