2025 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 26, 2026 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Q4 Sportback E-Tron years
Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 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 electrical system (2 complaints, 67%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2025 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron problems

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

Electrical System2
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~14,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System267%———
Vehicle Speed Control133%14,000——

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

2025 Audi Q4 Sportback 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 tried to charge my Q4 at home, the charging connector to the car had warning red light. So, I checked up dashboard. It's said that AC charging is limited. Eventually, I can't charge. I went to the audi dealer. They said it's simple software issue. Waited 2 hours, one day works fine. Same issue…

Electrical System · received Sep 26, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11767194

The contact owns a 2025 Audi Q4 Sportback E-tron. The contact stated that while the vehicle was inside the car wash, the contact shifted the transmission from neutral(N) to drive(D), but the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Sep 11, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11763598

Vehicle fail to start in drive mode. Noticed "Electrical System malfunction" error. Notified Audi chantilly. So far they didn't provide any loaner vehicle from Audi.

Electrical System · received Apr 10, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11730395

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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners most often report electrical system, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2025 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 2025 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 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.