2023 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Q4 Sportback E-Tron years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Q4 Sportback E-Tron model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (2 complaints, 67%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2023 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl); service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
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."
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.
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.
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.
Repeated A/C Failure in Extreme Heat Component: Air conditioning/cabin cooling Mileage: Approximately 49,350 miles as of XXX The vehicle repeatedly loses all A/C cooling in cabin in extreme heat (100°+F), with cooling returning in cooler weather. On XXX, traveling to [XXX], the A/C failed near…
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…
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…
Other Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron years
← 2022 Q4 Sportback E-Tron · 2024 Q4 Sportback E-Tron →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Q4 Sportback E-Tron | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 Q4 Sportback E-Tron | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Q4 Sportback E-Tron | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Q4 Sportback E-Tron | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron?
Owners most often report unknown or other, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2023 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Q4 Sportback E-Tron model years, the 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.