CarRecallWatchThe 2023 Audi Q4 e-tron has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (11 reports).
2023 Audi Q4 e-tron recalls
Gear Display May Fail, Risking Rollaway Crash
Certain 2021-2023 Volkswagen ID.4 and 2022-2023 Audi Q4 e-Tron and Q4 Sportback e-Tron vehicles may not properly show the transmission gear position on the instrument panel.
Parking lights may fail to work with headlights and turn signals
Certain electric Audi Q4 vehicles may have incorrect headlight control module software installed.
Overheating Charging Cable Can Cause Fire Risk
The 220V/240V compact charging cable can overheat when used at 100% charge on some home outlets that cannot handle the required current.
Curtain airbag may tear in crash, reducing protection
During deployment, the head curtain airbag can push against the door seal, exposing a metal inlay inside the seal.
Most common 2023 Audi Q4 e-tron problems
Problem areas named in the 17 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
What owners report
On Friday, XXX, I stopped my vehicle in a parking spot, exited, and returned to my vehicle. I put it in drive, moved from the parking spot, and before I could reach 10 mph, the vehicle began to shake/vibrate violently, and the dash lit up with electrical system malfunction warning. On Saturday, XXX, my [XXX] daughter, who was driving my [XXX] and [XXX] daughters home, called me to tell me that the vehicle failed and that she had "safely pulled into someoneâs driveway". We had been out of town, and she was caring for her sisters and my vehicle has the carseats. My [XXX] daughters frequently drive my car. She was a mile away from home, so she did âthe routineâ. She had to do this 5 time
I am reporting a severe safety recall compliance failure and fraudulent reporting by an authorized dealership regarding a 2023 Audi electric vehicle. On May 30, 2024, under Repair Order 227719, the dealership officially certified to the NHTSA and Audi that Safety Recall 93U6 (Compact/Portable Charging System Cable) was fully completed. The dealership never actually removed or replaced the hazardous, fire-prone charging hardware. The original recalled cable (Part Number: 8V4.971.675.BB) remains in my home and is available for inspection. The dealer falsely reported a federal safety remedy as remedied while leaving a fire-hazardous component in a consumer's possession. The vehicle suffers from
Front suspension ball joint failure occurred while driving approximately 70 mph on an interstate highway, resulting in sudden loss of vehicle control and requiring immediate emergency response. The vehicle is a 2023 Audi e-tron A5. Two weeks prior to the sudden failure, an Audi dealership inspected the same front corner of the vehicle following earlier damage and stated that the front suspension and wheel components were safe and the vehicle was fit to drive, replaced the rear right tire and recommended replacing the rear wheel housing after not being able to get the full car alignment to spec. I told them I wanted to defer that service until later in February unless it was catastrophic whe
As I began to move the car, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own. I attempted to brake before reaching the stop sign, but the car continued to gain speed. I estimate the vehicle reached approximately 60 mph. Within seconds, I collided with two vehicles and then a palm tree, sustaining a frontal impact. The entire incident occurred within approximately two to three seconds, during which the vehicle accelerated rapidly. Despite the collision, the airbags did not deploy, the seat belt did not lock, and neither the brake system warning nor the automatic braking system activated.
I purchased the Audi Q4 Etron new. The issue that I'm bring up is 'self-acceleration' I had the intial incident 10/2025 where the car self accelerated (Audi Case open) but can't reproduce which almost pin a kid between my vehicle and another vehicle. I was able to react quickly to prevent a death. Second time 'self-acceleration" was on 3/27/25. My son pulling into garage with my sitting next to him, the car self accelerated after coming to complete stop, jumped a pakring block and crashed into my garage wall. Dealer had the car for 2-3 weeks and still couldn't replicate. Third incident was 10/30/25 while at a complete stop in traffic leaving a parking lot, the car was at complete sto
2023 Audi Q4 e-tron questions
Does the 2023 Audi Q4 e-tron have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2023 Audi Q4 e-tron: Gear Display May Fail, Risking Rollaway Crash; Parking lights may fail to work with headlights and turn signals; Overheating Charging Cable Can Cause Fire Risk; Curtain airbag may tear in crash, reducing protection. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Audi Q4 e-tron?
Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (11), Service Brakes (3), Engine (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2023 Audi Q4 e-tron has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.