Model year
2023 Audi Q4 e-tron
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 17 complaints for the 2023 Audi Q4 e-tron (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 10 complaints under Q4 E-TRON SPORTBACK. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (10), ENGINE (3), SERVICE BRAKES (3). No NHTSA 5-star rating in the SafetyRatings API is matched to this model year. EPA rates it 93–103 MPGe combined and 32.7–36.4 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $750–$800, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
25V120000 · Feb 27, 2025
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL); SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC…
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…
24V361000 · May 22, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
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…
23V842000 · Dec 13, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD
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…
23V189000 · Mar 22, 2023
AIR BAGS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Q4 E-Tron SUV and Q4 E-Tron Sportback vehicles. During deployment, the head curtain air bag could deform the door seal and expose the metal inlay within the seal, which could tear the air bag. As such,…
Complaints
17 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 4, fire flag on 0, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Q4 E-TRON SPORTBACK | 0 | 10 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
No NHTSA 5-star rating in the Safety Ratings API is matched to this model year.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 e-tron · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 112 | 94 | 103 | 32.7 | 265 | $750 |
| Q4 e-tron quattro · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 97 | 87 | 93 | 36.4 | 236 | $800 |
| Q4 e-tron Sportback · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 100 | 89 | 95 | 35.6 | 242 | $800 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2023 Audi Q4 e-tron at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.