2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron recalls

2 safety recalls, 4 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

20252024
2Recalls
4Complaints
0Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron recall list

Electrical System recall

26V-698
October 21, 2026 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail and cause a fire.
Safety risk
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.

Electrical System recall

25V-125
February 28, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 AUDI Q4 E-Tron SUV, AUDI Q4 E-Tron Sportback, and 2024 ID.4 vehicles. The on-board charger (OCDC) may fail and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Safety risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the OCDC, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 20, 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 93CJ. Audi's number for this recall is 93FR.

2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron owner complaints

4 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Service Brakes2
Electrical System2
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Tires1
Vehicle Speed Control1

Recent complaints

August 5, 2026Service BrakesForward Collision Avoidance

I am filing a safety complaint regarding my leased 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron, leased new with under 500 miles and now at approximately 8,200 miles. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The vehicle has ongoing brake-related issues affecting low-speed operation: a rough or grinding brake pedal feel and intermittent brake squeal during rolling stops, turns, and parking maneuvers. The most concerning issue is unexpected parking brake or emergency braking activation during low-speed pull-off and parking maneuvers, causing the vehicle to abruptly jolt to a stop. This has happened approximately four times between March and July 2026, beginning around 6,000 miles, including while pulling

February 23, 2026Tires

Received a low pressure warning and got off the freeway at the next exit, less than 1/2 mile. Unable to stop on freeway. Before even changing lanes the tire blew out all pressure, total failure. Within 15 seconds of low pressure warning. Stopped immediately after exiting freeway and observed the tire was shredded (see pictures).

December 28, 2025Electrical SystemVehicle Speed ControlService Brakes

CRITICAL SAFETY DEFECT: HIGH-SPEED BRAKING SURGE & ELECTRICAL FAILURE Life safety concerning ! 1. Braking Failure at Highway Speeds: The vehicle exhibits a severe safety defect involving unintended acceleration/surging while braking. While driving in 'D' (Drive) mode at approximately 50 MPH, when applying the brakes to stop for traffic/red lights, the vehicle fails to decelerate immediately. Instead of slowing down, the vehicle surges forward against the braking input, feeling like a loss of regenerative braking authority. This results in extended stopping distances and near-miss collision risks at high speeds. 2. Charging & Electrical System Failure (Suspected Recalls): The vehicle suffers

September 26, 2025Electrical System

The contact owns a 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron. The contact stated that the high-voltage battery message was displayed. While driving in a parking garage at 5 MPH, the "Driving System Malfunction" message was displayed. The message “Risk of Fire” was displayed. The contact exited and parked the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 7,000.

2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2025 Audi Q4 e-tron SUV RWDNot rated★★★★★★★★★★Not rated
2025 Audi Q4 e-tron SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard.

2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron recall FAQ

Does the 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron. The most recent, filed October 21, 2026, concerns the electrical system.

What are the most common 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron problems?

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is service brakes (2 reports), followed by electrical system.

Is the 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron safe?

The 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron?

Contact any authorized Audi dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.