GREEN CHOICE
The EPA has certified this vehicle as among the 20 percent lowest-emitting passenger vehicles for its model year, based on government greenhouse gas and smog ratings.
The EPA has certified this vehicle as among the 20 percent lowest-emitting passenger vehicles for its model year, based on government greenhouse gas and smog ratings.
Audi Q4 E-Tron
EPA Range:
258 miles
EPA Range:
258 miles
RECALL ALERT:
There is 1 recall on this vehicle.
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There is 1 recall on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There is 1 recall on this vehicle.
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There is 1 recall on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Predicted Reliability
We expect the 2026 Q4 E-Tron will be less reliable than the average new car. This prediction is based on data from 2023, 2024, and 2025 models.
The 2026 Audi Q4 E-Tron has been recalled 1 time by NHTSA.
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The 2026 Audi Q4 E-Tron has been recalled 1 time by NHTSA.
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Audi vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability
Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
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POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Electric Motor
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EV Battery
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EV Charging
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Drive System
NA
NA
NA
Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
NA
Brakes
NA
NA
NA
Climate System
NA
NA
NA
Electrical Accessories
NA
NA
NA
Body Hardware
NA
NA
NA
Paint/Trim
NA
NA
NA
Noises/Leaks
NA
NA
NA
In-car Electronics
NA
NA
NA
Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
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Electric Motor
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EV Battery
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EV Charging
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Drive System
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Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
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Brakes
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Climate System
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Build Quality
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Electrical Accessories
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Body Hardware
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Paint/Trim
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Noises/Leaks
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Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
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Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability
information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for
about 380,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2025 vehicles are holding up in 20 potential
trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and brakes,
to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
SEAT BELTS
Sep 24, 2025
In a crash, a damaged torsion bar in a retractor could fail. If this happens, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Summary:
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 production.
What should you do:
Dealers will replace one or both front seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2025, and October 31, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834 or Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 69UM; Volkswagen¿¿¿s number for this recall is 694T. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 26, 2025.
For more information:
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
25V638000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
1042
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