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2023 Audi Q4 e-tron recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2023 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
4
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
0
Latest campaign
Feb 27, 2025

Recall summary by component4

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ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Power train1Feb 27, 2025
Exterior lighting1May 22, 2024
Electrical system1Dec 13, 2023
Air bags1Mar 22, 2023

Safety recalls4

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0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Feb 27, 2025Latest campaign
Feb 27, 202525V120000

Power train: automatic transmission gear position indication (prndl)

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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V120000
What's wrong
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.
Filed under
Q4 E-Tron, Q4 Sportback E-Tron
Campaign
NHTSA 25V120000 · Feb 27, 2025
May 22, 202424V361000

Exterior lighting: lighting control module software

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,…

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V361000
What's wrong
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."
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.
Filed under
Q4 E-Tron
Campaign
NHTSA 24V361000 · May 22, 2024
Dec 13, 202323V842000

Electrical system: propulsion system charging

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V842000
What's wrong
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.
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.
Filed under
Q4 E-Tron
Campaign
NHTSA 23V842000 · Dec 13, 2023
Mar 22, 202323V189000

Air bags

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V189000
What's wrong
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."
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.
Filed under
Q4 E-Tron
Campaign
NHTSA 23V189000 · Mar 22, 2023

Merged from NHTSA model names: Q4 E-Tron, Q4 Sportback E-Tron. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component0

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No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Audi Q4 e-tron.

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2023 Audi Q4 e-tron recall questions

How many recalls does the 2023 Audi Q4 e-tron have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Audi Q4 e-tron. The most recent, 25V120000 (reported February 27, 2025), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2023 Audi Q4 e-tron?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Audi dealer.

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