Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Q4 e-tron | 22 | 3 |
| 2023 Q4 e-tron | 17 | 4 |
| 2022 | 3 | 5 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Electrical system30
- Service brakes8
- Forward collision avoidance8
- Vehicle speed control7
- Unknown or other4
- Tires4
- Steering4
- Engine3
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 4 model-year variants; 4 of 4 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2027 AUDI Q4 E-TRON SUV BEV AWD | ★★★★★ | 11.3 % |
| 2026 | 2026 AUDI Q4 E-TRON SUV BEV AWD | ★★★★★ | 11.3 % |
| 2025 | 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 11.3 % |
| 2024 | 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 11.3 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
In New Zealand
294 Q4 e-tron cars are on the New Zealand register; 5% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2025 | 78 | 78 | 0 |
| 2024 | 87 | 85 | 2 |
| 2023 | 114 | 106 | 8 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
548 Q4 e-tron cars are on Dutch roads; 1% arrived later as imports. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 548 | €58,615 |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
New registrations in Europe
328 new Audi Q4 e-tron cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2020 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (77).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 77 | 0 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 130 | 0 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 121 | 0 (WLTP) |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Q4 e-tron in 3 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The torsion bar is defective and may easily break, leading the belt strap to unwind uncontrollably in the event of an accident. The protective effect of the seat belt would therefore no longer be assured which can lead to injury. The product does not comply wi…
The electronic stabilisation control unit's pump motor may be missing up to all three screws. This can lead to the pump motor's detachment and can cause hydraulic brake failure, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with th…
The airbag control unit maybe defective, in some cases without the airbag warning light being activated. The airbags can fail to activate in case of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor v…
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
7 campaigns cover the Q4 e-tron.
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.
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.
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."
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Q4 E-TRON and Q4 E-TRON Sportback vehicles. The incorrect headlight control module software may have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Q4 E-Tron SUV and Q4 E-Tron Sportback vehicles. During deployment, the head curtain air bag could deform the door seal and expose the metal inlay within the seal, which could tear the air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf R A8, Audi S3, RS3 Sedan, Q4 E-Tron SUV, A3 Sedan, and 2022-2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI, and ID4 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
NHTSA recalls