2024 Audi Q4 e-tron

The Verdict

Worst problem area

Electrical

Electrical leads by volume: 15 of 22 complaints (68%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Driver Assistance & Speed Control include more crash reports (2) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Complaints filed rose from 17 in 2023 to 22 in 2024.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2024: 1 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category20222023202420252026vs. 2024 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Annual fuel cost ($)800750–800750–800650–750650–800
Combined MPGe9593–10393–103100–11597–115
City / Highway MPGe100 / 8997–112 / 87–9497–112 / 87–94107–125 / 92–104105–125 / 89–104
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)00000Every vehicle in this comparison has the identical figure, so there's nothing to show a position within.
Complaints filed2172240Not compared
Recalls issued54311Not compared
Crash-involved complaints14200Not compared
Fire-involved complaints00000Not compared
Injuries reported02200Not compared
Deaths reported00000Not compared
Configurations compared22422

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron have?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron?

Electrical: 15 of 22 NHTSA complaints (68%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron get?

EPA rates it 93–103 MPGe combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron?

EPA estimates $750–$800 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

EPA-Rated Configurations (5)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic (A1)Rear-Wheel DriveElectricityStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD112 MPGe (high)94 MPGe (high)103 MPGe (high)$750 (low)0 g/mi
Configuration 2Automatic (A1)All-Wheel DriveElectricityStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD97 MPGe (low)87 MPGe (low)93 MPGe (low)$800 (high)0 g/mi
Configuration 3Automatic (A1)All-Wheel DriveElectricityStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD100 MPGe89 MPGe95 MPGe$800 (high)0 g/mi
Configuration 4Automatic (A1)All-Wheel DriveElectricityStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD107 MPGe92 MPGe100 MPGe$750 (low)0 g/mi
Configuration 5Automatic (A1)All-Wheel DriveElectricityStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD107 MPGe92 MPGe100 MPGe$750 (low)0 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine00000
Transmission & Drivetrain20000
Fuel System00000
Electrical151020
Brakes41000
Steering21000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires20000
Airbags & Restraints10000
Driver Assistance & Speed Control42020
Body, Seats & Latches00000
Visibility & Lighting00000
Other20000

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (3)

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER · Campaign 25V125000 · Feb 28, 2025

    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.

    Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

    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.

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE · Campaign 24V361000 · May 23, 2024

    Defect: 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."

    Consequence: Incorrect headlight control module software may cause the parking lights not to operate as intended when the headlights are turned on and the turn signals are activated, which can reduce vehicle visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the headlight control module with a new data set, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 941L.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD · Campaign 23V842000 · Dec 14, 2023

    Defect: 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.

    Consequence: An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U6 and 93U8.