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- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Audi E-Tron Quattro, 2020-2023 Audi E-Tron Sportback, 2024 Q8 E-Tron, Q8 Sportback E-Tron, SQ8 E-Tron, and SQ8 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.
- Risk
- Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the pushrod screw joint as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 28, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46P7. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V621. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 17, 2026.
What this recall means for you
A fastener connecting the brake pedal to the brake booster may have been improperly assembled at the factory. If it is affected, the brake pedal can detach from the brake booster, which can cause a loss of brake function and raise the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the pushrod screw joint and tighten it as necessary. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 28, 2026. You can also contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834, using Volkswagen recall number 46P7. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall 24V621.
Check your vehicle's VIN on NHTSA.gov for open recalls. VINs involved in this recall became searchable there on April 17, 2026.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi e-tron Quattro | 202120222023 |
|---|---|
| Audi e-tron Sportback | 2020202120222023 |
| Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron | 2024 |
| Audi SQ8 e-tron | 2024 |
| Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron | 2024 |