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2025 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2025 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.

1

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 Sportback E-Tron years?

Q4 Sportback E-Tron NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted8 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 8 complaints2025: 1 complaints2026: 0 complaints
Q4 Sportback 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 Sportback E-Tron problems?

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Electrical System1100%

Does the 2025 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.

“Vehicle fail to start in drive mode. Noticed "Electrical System malfunction" error. Notified Audi chantilly. So far they didn't provide any loaner vehicle from Audi.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · April 9, 2026

2025 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron — common questions

Is the 2025 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron reliable?

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

Does the 2025 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2025 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 2025 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2025 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.