The 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.
The risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi Q4 e-tron | 2024, 2025 |
| Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron | 2024, 2025 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 2024 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron | 2024 | 5 | 1 |
| Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron | 2025 | 3 | 1 |
| Audi Q4 e-tron | 2024 | 22 | 3 |
| Audi Q4 e-tron | 2025 | 4 | 1 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 2024 | 51 | 9 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2025
148 of the 891 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2025 concerned the electrical system; Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. filed 321 campaigns in all.
| 25V914000 31 Dec 2025 | Braun Industries, Inc. |
| 25V906000 23 Dec 2025 | BMW of North America, LLC |
| 25V911000 23 Dec 2025 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| 25V905000 23 Dec 2025 | Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. |
| 25V897000 19 Dec 2025 | Blue Bird Body Company |
| 25V895000 19 Dec 2025 | Coach and Equipment Mfg. Corp. |
| 25V894000 19 Dec 2025 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| 25V886000 18 Dec 2025 | Ford Motor Company |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2025