2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron
Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 22
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2024
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2024: 22 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 22 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
15 of 22 total reports mention: electrical system.
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Within the first 6 months of owning the car my 2024 Audi Q4 E-tron premium door handle lock - unlock would not work and the car would intermittently not start.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-19
The high-voltage charging system has repeatedly malfunctioned.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-10
Service brakes
4 of 22 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Forward collision avoidance
3 of 22 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing external/pedestrian alert and warnings.
Tires
2 of 22 total reports mention: tires.
Steering
2 of 22 total reports mention: steering.
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The contact owned a 2024 Audi Q4 E-tron. The contact stated upon driving into the parking lot of an occupied charging station at 30-35 MPH and attempting to pull into the charging station, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly and spun several times.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-12-12
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2024-03-28Electrical system23V842000 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.
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.
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2024-06-06Exterior lighting24V361000 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.
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.
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2025-05-20Electrical system25V125000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 23V842000 · Electrical system
- Recall 24V361000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 25V125000 · Electrical system
FAQ
- Is the 2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 68% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.