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2026 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2026 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

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2026 compare to other Q4 Sportback E-Tron years?

Q4 Sportback E-Tron NHTSA complaints by model year, 2026 highlighted8 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 8 complaints2025: 1 complaints2026: 0 complaints
Q4 Sportback E-Tron NHTSA complaints by model year, 2026 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2026 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron have recalls?

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

25V638000Seat BeltsSeptember 24, 2025 · 1,042 units

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 GTI, Golf R, Audi A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, S5, S6 Sportback E-Tron, 2026 Q4 Sportback E-Tron, and Q4 E-Tron vehicles. The torsion bar in one or both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.

Consequence

In a crash, a damaged torsion bar in a retractor could fail. If this happens, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace one or both front seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2025, and October 31, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834 or Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 69UM; Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 694T. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 26, 2025.

2026 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron — common questions

Is the 2026 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 2026 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2026 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.