Model year
2026 Audi Q4 e-tron
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 0 complaints for the 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA rated the SUV BEV AWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 97–115 MPGe combined and 29.4–34.6 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $650–$800, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
25V638000 · Sep 24, 2025
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
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…
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV BEV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 · possibility 0.113 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV BEV RWD | Not rated | 4 | 5 | 3 | Not Rated · possibility 0 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 45 e-tron · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 125 | 104 | 115 | 29.4 | 288 | $650 |
| Q4 55 e-tron quattro · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 105 | 89 | 97 | 34.6 | 251 | $800 |
| Q4 Sportback 55 e-tron quattro · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 105 | 89 | 97 | 34.6 | 251 | $800 |
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