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2023 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2023 Audi Q4 Sportback 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.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2023 compare to other Q4 Sportback E-Tron years?

Q4 Sportback E-Tron NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted8 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 8 complaints2025: 1 complaints2026: 0 complaints
Q4 Sportback E-Tron NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2023 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron have recalls?

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

25V120000TransmissionFebruary 27, 2025 · 60,490 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

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.

2023 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron — common questions

Is the 2023 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2023 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2023 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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.