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2024 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 8 complaints on file for the 2024 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.

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

8

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2024 compare to other Q4 Sportback E-Tron years?

Q4 Sportback E-Tron NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted8 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 8 complaints2025: 1 complaints2026: 0 complaints
Q4 Sportback E-Tron NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2024 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System225%
Driver Assistance113%
Brakes113%
Other113%
Transmission113%
Visibility & Wipers113%
Engine113%

Does the 2024 Audi Q4 Sportback 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 2024 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V125000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · April 22, 2025

“I purchased a new 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron. The first malfunction occurred in January 2025 when a dashboard warning appeared stating the vehicle was “unable to read traffic or road signs.” The dealer confirmed a front-camera sensor failure and replaced the camera under Repair Order #193312 (1/17/25…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · April 10, 2025

“I purchased a new 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron. The first malfunction occurred in January 2025 when a dashboard warning appeared stating the vehicle was “unable to read traffic or road signs.” The dealer confirmed a front-camera sensor failure and replaced the camera under Repair Order #193312 (1/17/25…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · April 10, 2025

“While driving in the left lane on a particularly bumpy section of Interstate 5 South in Seattle (just before the NE 50th Street overpass), I had to quickly hit my brakes as traffic abruptly slowed. The Audie "Pre-sense" sytem did trigger, but emergency autonomous braking did not. My car did not…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · April 12, 2026

“I purchased a new 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron. The first malfunction occurred in January 2025 when a dashboard warning appeared stating the vehicle was “unable to read traffic or road signs.” The dealer confirmed a front-camera sensor failure and replaced the camera under Repair Order #193312 (1/17/25…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · April 10, 2025

2024 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron — common questions

Is the 2024 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron reliable?

The record is thin — 8 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2024 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2024 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.

How safe is the 2024 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2024 Audi Q4 Sportback 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.