Audi Q4 E-Tron years to avoid
The Audi Q4 E-Tron years to avoid are 2023, 2024 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2026 is the cleanest year on record.
80
Total complaints
7
Recall campaigns
2022–2026
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Q4 E-Tron years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | High complaint rate | 36 | |
| 2024 | High complaint rate | 33 |
Every Q4 E-Tron year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2024avoid | 33 | 3 | |
| 2023avoid | 36 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 4 | 5 |
Common questions
What are the worst Audi Q4 E-Tron years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Q4 E-Tron years to avoid are 2023, 2024. The cleanest year on record is 2026.
What is the best year for the Audi Q4 E-Tron?
By complaint volume, 2026 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Q4 E-Tron years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Audi Q4 E-Tron have?
Across all model years, the Q4 E-Tron has 7 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 80 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.