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Owner report · 2025 model year

2025 Audi Q4 e-tron

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2025 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: 2 of 4 complaints (50%) mention it.

Complaints filed fell from 22 in 2024 to 4 in 2025.

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

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
4
Recall campaigns
2
EPA fuel cost per year
$650–$750
Combined MPG
100–115

Complaints by model year

  1. 172023
  2. 222024
  3. 42025
  4. 02026

Where owners report problems

  1. Brakes2 (50%)
  2. Driver Assistance & Speed Control2 (50%)
  3. Electrical2 (50%)
  4. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (25%)
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 4 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2025: 1 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category2023202420252026vs. 2025 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Annual fuel cost ($)750–800750–800650–750650–800
Combined MPGe93–10393–103100–11597–115
City / Highway MPGe97–112 / 87–9497–112 / 87–94107–125 / 92–104105–125 / 89–104
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)0000Every vehicle in this comparison has the identical figure, so there's nothing to show a position within.
Complaints filed172240Not compared
Recalls issued4421Not compared
Crash-involved complaints4200Not compared
Fire-involved complaints0000Not compared
Injuries reported2200Not compared
Deaths reported0000Not compared
Configurations compared2422

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 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron have?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What gas mileage does the 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron get?

EPA rates it 100–115 MPGe combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron?

EPA estimates $650–$750 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (3)

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 2WD125 MPGe (high)104 MPGe (high)115 MPGe (high)$650 (low)0 g/mi
Configuration 2Automatic (A1)——All-Wheel DriveElectricityStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD107 MPGe (low)92 MPGe (low)100 MPGe (low)$750 (high)0 g/mi
Configuration 3Automatic (A1)——All-Wheel DriveElectricityStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD107 MPGe (low)92 MPGe (low)100 MPGe (low)$750 (high)0 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine00000
Transmission & Drivetrain00000
Fuel System00000
Electrical20000
Brakes20000
Steering00000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires10000
Airbags & Restraints00000
Driver Assistance & Speed Control20000
Body, Seats & Latches00000
Visibility & Lighting00000
Other00000

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 (2)

  • 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.