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Model year 2023 · Audi

2023 Audi Q4 e-tron recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Audi Q4 e-tron. The most recent was reported on February 27, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: Q4 E-TRON, Q4 SPORTBACK E-TRON.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2023 Audi Q4 e-tron, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
25V120000February 27, 2025Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
24V361000May 22, 2024Exterior Lighting › Lighting Control Module › Software
23V842000December 13, 2023Electrical System › Propulsion System › Charging › Cable/Cord › Onboard
23V189000March 22, 2023Air Bags

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Electrical System (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Power Train (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V120000Manufacturer no. Audi: 454R VW: 97H3

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

Report received by NHTSA
February 27, 2025
Owner notification
March 14, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
60,490 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
Q4 E-TRON, Q4 SPORTBACK E-TRON

Components: Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl); Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V120000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V361000Manufacturer no. 941L

Exterior Lighting › Lighting Control Module › Software

Report received by NHTSA
May 22, 2024
Owner notification
June 6, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
17,797 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
Q4 E-TRON

Defect summary

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 Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

Incorrect headlight control module software may cause the parking lights not to operate as intended when the headlights are turned on and the turn signals are activated, which can reduce vehicle visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the headlight control module with a new data set, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 941L.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V361000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V842000Manufacturer no. 93U6/93U8

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Charging › Cable/Cord › Onboard

Report received by NHTSA
December 13, 2023
Owner notification
March 28, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
93,196 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
Q4 E-TRON

Defect summary

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 plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.

Safety risk

An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U6 and 93U8.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V842000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V189000Manufacturer no. 69FA

Air Bags

Report received by NHTSA
March 22, 2023
Owner notification
May 11, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
5,224 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
Q4 E-TRON

Defect summary

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, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, a torn air bag cannot protect occupants as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will install cloth tape in the driver and front passenger B-pillar area, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69FA.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V189000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: February 27, 2025.