2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron problems & reliability
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron, alongside 3 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
1 complaint report injuries (2 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 13 | 65% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 15% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 10% |
| Power Train | 2 | 10% |
| Steering | 2 | 10% |
| Tires | 2 | 10% |
| Unknown OR Other | 2 | 10% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 5% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 11 reported components →Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“On three occasions, while in regenerative braking mode, my car failed to engage the brakes at low speeds. After pressing on the brake pedal for several seconds with no response, the wheels then locked completely - but only after the car had traveled had traveled around 30 feet. The dealer has inspected the car and has…”
Service Brakes · filed May 10, 2026
“My Audi Q4 Etron has had this issue since it was new. The car has a sensor as part of the drivers seat. Once you sit in the seat the car turn on and you can start driving. The problem is if you make any movements, like turn to look back while your backing the car up or you reach over to pick up something off the…”
Power Train · filed Apr 7, 2026
“On March 20, 2026, while my 2022 Audi Q4 e-tron (VIN: [XXX] ) was parked in my private garage at approximately 98% battery charge, I attempted to start the vehicle and experienced a complete electrical system failure. All electronic systems failed simultaneously, including: brake system (Brake System Failure warning…”
Service Brakes · filed Mar 24, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
706 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron. The 10 most recent:
This bulletin provides a statement regarding the bottleneck of supply for VW approved oil types VW 504.00 and VW 507.00.
TSB_2082846_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 27, 2026
This bulletin provides information when the remaining range is too low/has dropped.
TSB_2082768_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 16, 2026
This bulletin provides information regarding the work steps necessary when replacing high-voltage modules.
TSB_2077497_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 16, 2026
This bulletin provides information when DTC B105A1A, B103E25 is stored in 0017; fuel tank level implausible.
TSB_2081573_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 13, 2026
This service information TSB provides warranty coverage information for vehicles with a broken sunroof panel.
TSB_2078648_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 10, 2026
This bulleitn provides informaiotn when there is moisture in the footwell, damp smell in the passenger compartment.
TSB_2076642_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 9, 2026
This bulletin provides informatoinw hent here are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles inside of the housing.
TSB_2073747_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 9, 2026
This bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the headlight when the dipped beam is switched on.
TSB_2073282_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 9, 2026
This bulletin provides information when DTC B105A1A, B103E25 is stored in 0017; fuel tank level implausible.
TSB_2081573_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 2, 2026
This bulletin provides information when there is a pwertrain fault; P0A6200/P0A6500/P0A5F00 - phase current U-V-W.
TSB_2073434_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 30, 2026
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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