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2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 5 complaints on file for the 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

5

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2025 compare to other Q4 E-Tron years?

Q4 E-Tron NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted31 complaints2022: 4 complaints2023: 31 complaints2024: 31 complaints2025: 5 complaints2026: 0 complaints
Q4 E-Tron NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System240%
Brakes120%
Speed Control120%
Tires & Wheels120%

Does the 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V125000Electrical SystemFebruary 28, 2025 · 13,769 units

Defect

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. The on-board charger (OCDC) may fail and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Consequence

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93CJ. Audi's number for this recall is 93FR.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“The contact owns a 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron. The contact stated that the high-voltage battery message was displayed. While driving in a parking garage at 5 MPH, the "Driving System Malfunction" message was displayed. The message “Risk of Fire” was displayed. The contact exited and parked the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · September 6, 2025

“Received a low pressure warning and got off the freeway at the next exit, less than 1/2 mile. Unable to stop on freeway. Before even changing lanes the tire blew out all pressure, total failure. Within 15 seconds of low pressure warning. Stopped immediately after exiting freeway and observed the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · February 21, 2026

“CRITICAL SAFETY DEFECT: HIGH-SPEED BRAKING SURGE & ELECTRICAL FAILURE Life safety concerning ! 1. Braking Failure at Highway Speeds: The vehicle exhibits a severe safety defect involving unintended acceleration/surging while braking. While driving in 'D' (Drive) mode at approximately 50 MPH, when…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · December 1, 2025

“CRITICAL SAFETY DEFECT: HIGH-SPEED BRAKING SURGE & ELECTRICAL FAILURE Life safety concerning ! 1. Braking Failure at Highway Speeds: The vehicle exhibits a severe safety defect involving unintended acceleration/surging while braking. While driving in 'D' (Drive) mode at approximately 50 MPH, when…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · December 1, 2025

2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron — common questions

Is the 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron reliable?

The record is thin — 5 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Audi Q4 E-Tron years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Q4 E-Tron years to avoid are 2024, 2023. The cleanest record among Q4 E-Tron years belongs to 2026.

How safe is the 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.