Every 2023 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 →
2023 Audi Q4 e-tron complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Audi Q4 e-tron, reporting 7 crashes, 4 injuries. Audi has issued at least 806 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 System18
- Service Brakes6
- Engine4
- Forward Collision Avoidance4
- Fuel/Propulsion System4
- Vehicle Speed Control4
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (313)
- Unknown Or Other (150)
- Equipment (108)
- Structure (94)
- Service Brakes (32)
- Visibility (29)
Read Audi Q4 e-tron owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 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.
Injury reportedCrash
“As I began to move the car, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own. I attempted to brake before reaching the stop sign, but the car continued to gain speed.”
2023 AUDI Q4 E-TRONJan 22, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11712662
Injury reportedCrash
“On September 22, 2023, I was parking the car in a parking garage and I had my foot on the brake. I was about to shift to reverse when my car suddenly accelerated on its own into a cement wall. My foot had remained on the brake the entire time.”
2023 AUDI Q4 E-TRON SPORTBACKOct 4, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11548343
Crash
“I purchased the Audi Q4 Etron new. The issue that I'm bring up is 'self-acceleration' I had the intial incident 10/2025 where the car self accelerated (Audi Case open) but can't reproduce which almost pin a kid between my vehicle and another vehicle. I was able to react quickly to prevent a death.”
2023 AUDI Q4 E-TRONDec 11, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11704429
Injury reportedCrash
“As I was starting to make a right hand turn into a parking space in a parking garage, the car suddenly accelerated. I slammed on the brakes, but the stopping distance was not long enough. The car crashed into the steel cabling and concrete pole.”
2023 AUDI Q4 E-TRON SPORTBACKSep 3, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11542360
Injury reported
“Primary issue is electric shock hazard and limb dismemberment. It was confirmed by an Audi service tech that all Audi Q4s have dangerous gaps in every door. My child 8 years old got her finger caught between the panel and door frame.”
2023 AUDI Q4 E-TRONNov 5, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11697683
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