2025 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron recalls

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

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

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2025 Audi Q4 Sportback 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 Sportback E-Tron owner complaints

4 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Electrical System2
Air Bags1
Vehicle Speed Control1

Recent complaints

October 28, 2026Air BagsCrash

Vehicle: 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron Premium Plus quattro Safety concern: Side airbags failed to deploy during a significant driver's-side collision. On XXX, I was driving my 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron at approximately 45 mph in [XXX] when another vehicle, a Hyundai, struck the driver's side of my Audi near the front driver's door and front wheel area. Immediately before the collision, I noticed the other vehicle in my left peripheral vision and heard tires screeching. I do not know the Hyundai's actual speed. The impact caused extensive damage to the driver's side of my Audi, including the front and rear driver's-side doors, door seals, and surrounding structure. The front driver's door could not be fully

September 26, 2026Electrical System

I tried to charge my Q4 at home, the charging connector to the car had warning red light. So, I checked up dashboard. It's said that AC charging is limited. Eventually, I can't charge. I went to the audi dealer. They said it's simple software issue. Waited 2 hours, one day works fine. Same issue. They don't know what to do. I am still wating from audi USA.

September 11, 2026Vehicle Speed ControlCrash

The contact owns a 2025 Audi Q4 Sportback E-tron. The contact stated that while the vehicle was inside the car wash, the contact shifted the transmission from neutral(N) to drive(D), but the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the car wash wall, damaging the front driver's side of the vehicle. Police arrived at the scene, but no police report was filed because the crash had occurred on private property. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The dealer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 14,000.

April 10, 2026Electrical System

Vehicle fail to start in drive mode. Noticed "Electrical System malfunction" error. Notified Audi chantilly. So far they didn't provide any loaner vehicle from Audi.

2025 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2025 Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2025 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 11.3%.

2025 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron recall FAQ

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

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

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

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

Is the 2025 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron safe?

The 2025 Audi Q4 Sportback 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 Sportback E-Tron?

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