Owner report · 2024 model year

2024 Audi Q4 e-tron

Crash-test image: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S. Department of Transportation.

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 Nov 7, 2026. Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints: 22
Recall campaigns: 4
EPA fuel cost per year: $750–$800
Combined MPG: 93–103

Complaints by model year

42022
172023
222024
42025
02026

Where owners report problems

Electrical15 (68%)
Brakes4 (18%)
Driver Assistance & Speed Control4 (18%)
Other2 (9%)
Steering2 (9%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (9%)

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).
Category	2022	2023	2024	2025	2026	vs. 2024 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Annual fuel cost ($)	800	750–800	750–800	650–750	650–800
Combined MPGe	95	93–103	93–103	100–115	97–115
City / Highway MPGe	100 / 89	97–112 / 87–94	97–112 / 87–94	107–125 / 92–104	105–125 / 89–104
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)	0	0	0	0	0	Every vehicle in this comparison has the identical figure, so there's nothing to show a position within.
Complaints filed	4	17	22	4	0	Not compared
Recalls issued	5	4	4	2	1	Not compared
Crash-involved complaints	2	4	2	0	0	Not compared
Fire-involved complaints	0	0	0	0	0	Not compared
Injuries reported	0	2	2	0	0	Not compared
Deaths reported	0	0	0	0	0	Not compared
Configurations compared	2	2	4	2	2

Common questions

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

4 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 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.

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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.
Configuration	Transmission	Cylinders	Displacement	Drivetrain	Fuel Type	Vehicle Class	City	Highway	Combined	Annual Fuel Cost
Configuration 1	Automatic (A1)	—	—	Rear-Wheel Drive	Electricity	Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD	112 MPGe (high)	94 MPGe (high)	103 MPGe (high)	$750 (low)
Configuration 2	Automatic (A1)	—	—	All-Wheel Drive	Electricity	Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD	97 MPGe (low)	87 MPGe (low)	93 MPGe (low)	$800 (high)
Configuration 3	Automatic (A1)	—	—	All-Wheel Drive	Electricity	Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD	100 MPGe	89 MPGe	95 MPGe	$800 (high)
Configuration 4	Automatic (A1)	—	—	All-Wheel Drive	Electricity	Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD	107 MPGe	92 MPGe	100 MPGe	$750 (low)
Configuration 5	Automatic (A1)	—	—	All-Wheel Drive	Electricity	Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD	107 MPGe	92 MPGe	100 MPGe	$750 (low)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
Category	Complaints	Crash-Involved	Injuries
Engine	0	0	0
Transmission & Drivetrain	2	0	0
Fuel System	0	0	0
Electrical	15	1	2
Brakes	4	1	0
Steering	2	1	0
Suspension, Wheels & Tires	2	0	0
Airbags & Restraints	1	0	0
Driver Assistance & Speed Control	4	2	2
Body, Seats & Latches	0	0	0
Visibility & Lighting	0	0	0
Other	2	0	0

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 (4)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Campaign 26V698000 · Oct 21, 2026
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
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 22, 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 13, 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.