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Audi Q4 e-tron Recall 26V698: Audi Q4 E-Tron Battery May Fail and Cause a Fire

NHTSA campaign 26V698, reported October 21, 2026, 9,048 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2024 and 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron vehicles have a high voltage traction battery that may fail, which can lead to a fire. A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury to occupants and others nearby.

Until the repair is completed, Audi advises owners to charge their vehicles to no more than 80% capacity. The remedy is still being developed. Interim notification letters are expected to be mailed December 18, 2026, and additional letters will follow once the repair is available. If you have questions, you can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 and reference recall number 93SK.

The repair will be free at an authorized Audi dealer once it is ready. In the meantime, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on NHTSA.gov to confirm whether your vehicle is included in this recall.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 26V698Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail and cause a fire.
Risk
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% capacity until the repair has been completed. The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed December 18, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 93SK. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 23, 2026.

Affected vehicles

Audi Q4 e-tron20242025
Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron20242025