2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 5, 2026 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Q4 E-Tron years
Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Q4 E-Tron model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 7,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Audi Q4 E-Tron
Audi Q4 e-tron 50 quattro. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: © M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System2 · ~7,000 mi
Service Brakes2
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Tires1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System250%7,000——
Service Brakes250%———
Forward Collision Avoidance125%———
Tires125%———
Vehicle Speed Control125%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2025, with 2 complaints
2025: 2202522026: 220262

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron recalls (1)

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Electrical system:propulsion system:dc/dc converter; electrical system:12v/24v/48v batteryFeb 28, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V125000 · 13,769 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

I am filing a safety complaint regarding my leased 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron, leased new with under 500 miles and now at approximately 8,200 miles. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The vehicle has ongoing brake-related issues affecting low-speed operation: a rough or grinding brake…

Service Brakes · received Aug 5, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11754972

Received a low pressure warning and got off the freeway at the next exit, less than 1/2 mile. Unable to stop on freeway. Before even changing lanes the tire blew out all pressure, total failure. Within 15 seconds of low pressure warning. Stopped immediately after exiting freeway and observed the…

Tires · received Feb 23, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11719965

CRITICAL SAFETY DEFECT: HIGH-SPEED BRAKING SURGE & ELECTRICAL FAILURE Life safety concerning ! 1. Braking Failure at Highway Speeds: The vehicle exhibits a severe safety defect involving unintended acceleration/surging while braking. While driving in 'D' (Drive) mode at approximately 50 MPH, when…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Dec 28, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11707365

The contact owns a 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron. The contact stated that the high-voltage battery message was displayed. While driving in a parking garage at 5 MPH, the "Driving System Malfunction" message was displayed. The message “Risk of Fire” was displayed. The contact exited and parked the…

Electrical System · received Sep 26, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11689940

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron?

Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, forward collision avoidance problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Q4 E-Tron model years, the 2025 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.