Audi Q4 Recalls (2022-2026)
The Audi Q4 has been the subject of 3 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2022 to 2026 model years. They cluster mostly around the seat belts, electrical system, and power train.
The Audi Q4 scores 9 out of 100 (grade F), one of the heavier recall records among the vehicles we track. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 100% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 100% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 3 campaigns span 5 model years of the Audi Q4. The single largest affected 60,490 vehicles, over power train. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common Q4 problems owners report and its crash-test safety ratings.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Audi Q4 may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Audi Q4 recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Audi Q4 recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2025 Audi Q4 Recalls
1 recall affects the 2025 Audi Q4, involving the electrical system.
2024 Audi Q4 Recalls
1 recall affects the 2024 Audi Q4, involving the electrical system.
2023 Audi Q4 Recalls
1 recall affects the 2023 Audi Q4, involving the power train and service brakes.
2022 Audi Q4 Recalls
1 recall affects the 2022 Audi Q4, involving the power train and service brakes.
Every Audi Q4 recall in detail
Seat Belts
- Affected years
- 2026 Audi Q4
- Vehicles in this recall
- 1,042
- Reported
- Sep 24, 2025
- Owners notified
- Oct 31, 2025
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 GTI, Golf R, Audi A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, S5, S6 Sportback E-Tron, 2026 Q4 Sportback E-Tron, and Q4 E-Tron vehicles. The torsion bar in one or both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
Risk: In a crash, a damaged torsion bar in a retractor could fail. If this happens, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace one or both front seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2025, and October 31, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834 or Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 69UM; Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 694T. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 26, 2025.
NHTSA campaign number 25V638000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2024-2025 Audi Q4
- Vehicles in this recall
- 13,769
- Reported
- Feb 28, 2025
- Owners notified
- May 20, 2025
Defect: 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.
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.
NHTSA campaign number 25V125000.
Power Train
- Affected years
- 2022-2023 Audi Q4
- Vehicles in this recall
- 60,490
- Reported
- Feb 27, 2025
- Owners notified
- Mar 14, 2025
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 25V120000.
Common questions about Audi Q4 recalls
- Does the Audi Q4 have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 3 recall campaigns on record for the Audi Q4 across the 2022 to 2026 model years. The most common areas are the seat belts, electrical system, and power train.
- How many times has the Audi Q4 been recalled?
- The Audi Q4 has 3 recall campaigns from the 2022 to 2026 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Audi Q4 recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the power train, affecting 60,490 vehicles. 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.
- Which Audi Q4 model year has the most recalls?
- The 2022 Audi Q4 has the most, with 1 recall campaign on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Audi Q4 has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.