2023 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron recalls and problems

1 recall and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron.

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recalls
3
owner complaints
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complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2023 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron recalls

Power train: automatic transmission, gear position indication (prndl) · Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module

NHTSA campaign 25V120000 · reported February 27, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 60,490 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 ID.4, 2022-2023 Audi Q4 e-Tron, and Q4 e-Tron Sportback vehicles. The instrument panel may not properly display the transmission gear lever indicator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."
The risk
Failure to display the gear position may result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the brake control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 14, 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 97H3. Audi's number for this recall is 454R.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 12, 2026 · Electrical system

Repeated A/C Failure in Extreme Heat Component: Air conditioning/cabin cooling Mileage: Approximately 49,350 miles as of … The vehicle repeatedly loses all A/C cooling in cabin in extreme heat (100°+F), with cooling returning in cooler weather. On …, traveling to […], the A/C failed near […]. After shutting off the…

Oct 6, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system

I'm writing to report a serious safety issue with my 2023 Audi Q4. Today, Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at approximately 7:18 p.m. Eastern, my vehicle suddenly failed to accelerate from an intersection while I was driving, which nearly caused an accident. I was making a left turn from a T-intersection crossing a lane with…

Aug 13, 2026 · Unknown or other

The air conditioner warning light came on in April 2026. I took it to dealer to be checked. Dealer said no problem. That warning light went on intermittently through May, June and July. By end of July I took it back to dealer. The evaporator was indeed malfunctioning and emitting carbon dioxide into the cabin when the…

Q4 Sportback E-Tron model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2022 1000
2023 1300
2024 2500
2025 2310
2026 1000

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Questions

Does the 2023 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2023 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron, the most recent reported on February 27, 2025 (Power train: automatic transmission, gear position indication (prndl), Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron?
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (2 complaints), followed by electrical system (1).
How many 2023 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 3 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 12, 2026.